What kind of kale should I use?
You can use any kind of kale, from curly to lacinato, but I recommend getting the bags of pre-packaged and chopped kale to make this SO easy! The really awesome thing about cooking it in the Instant Pot is that you don’t have to worry so much about the stems that are often in those bags. Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t generally like them and try to remove them as much as possible. I definitely don’t want stems in my kale salads, they are too hard to chew! But in the Instant Pot, they are no bother. They get soft enough to easily eat, without making the leafy part overcooked. It’s like kale magic! I always get this bag of lacinato kale (also called dinosaur kale) at Trader Joe’s:
How should I eat cooked kale?
With baked beans and cornbread. On the side of (or mixed in) Vegan Alfredo. With Baked Ziti or other pasta dishes In any sort of hearty bowl with a grain, a bean and a yummy sauce. Plain, sprinkled with a little salt or balsamic vinegar
This cooked kale is a great meal prep dish, it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. I often meal prep this alongside some brown rice, black beans and cashew cream.
If you make this recipe, let me know how it goes! Rate it, leave a comment and tag a photo @noracooksvegan on Instagram. Enjoy!
