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Cauliflower and Kale with Mustard Currant Dressing

By: Always Cooking Up Something Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"This is an easy and somewhat unusual sidedish of steamed cauliflower and kale with a piquant dressing. You can use ordinary kale, arugula or any other cooking green if dino kale is not available -- be sure to adjust cooking time accordingly."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
6 Min
Ready In:
16 Min

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons dried currants
  • 1 quart water
  • 1 head cauliflower, chopped into bite size pieces
  • 1 bunch dino kale, chopped
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together mustard, lemon zest and lemon juice. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly. Mix in currants. Set aside.
  2. Boil water in a medium saucepan fitted with a steamer rack. Steam cauliflower 4 minutes, until just tender. Drain cauliflower and transfer to bowl with the dressing. Remove steamer rack from saucepan. Place kale in the boiling water and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until just tender. Drain kale and transfer to bowl.
  3. Toss cauliflower and kale with the dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 170 | Total Fat: 7.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2006 by MAGGIE986   view full review
This is a really yummy recipe, and easier than it sounds. The dressing really makes it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2008 by EMLEESAN   view full review
This was great! I used broccoli instead of cauliflower and raisins instead of currants, and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2006 by Jenn   view full review
A good recipe but not one of the best. Needed a lot more of the sauce. I ended up adding...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2007 by KymInNM   view full review
We really liked this unique combination of flavors. The lemon really came through, and the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2007 by trollmother   view full review
pretty good. i doubled the dressing, as others recommended, but it wasn't liquidy enough to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2009 by Venus Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I love this recipe. A delicious way to eat those cruciferous vegetables that are so good for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2009 by AIUTRENES   view full review
I followed a reviewer's note on doubling the sauce. the result: delicious!!!! love it, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2008 by Chicago Mom   view full review
I just loved this recipe. I was a little wary when I looked at the ingredients, but the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2009 by Ana   view full review
Really good dressing. I didn't have lemon, so I used vinegar instead, and even so, the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2008 by JAVAJAN   view full review
Great mix of these veggies together. I choose to add honey to the sauce to make it a sweet...

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