Tag: kale

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This week really picked up at work. We have a mix of project components all due by November 10th. Some components we can complete without roadblocks, but others are data-based, and so we can only progress based on how much data has already been compiled. I added formulas to the spreadsheet we’ve been working on to try and make the process less manual, but to also minimize how many times we have to go back into the spreadsheet. It’s definitely saved us some time overall to commit to other project components. As we enter Version 2 of our project, I’m curious to see if there will be a Version 3, and if not, what my involvement will be in the next steps of the project. I’m excited to see it!

Halloween this past “weekend” was a lot of fun! I spent it with my family and we ordered matching skeleton onesies to make it easier. Although we ended up not going trick-or-treating, we had a lot of fun setting up the candy table for the trick-or-treaters. My dad has a great set-up going with a skeleton who sits behind the table with blinking eyes, bats and ghosts flying in from a nearby pole, and a remote controlled spider/skeleton hybrid. We ended up going out for dinner and drinks dressed in our costumes. It was a fun night!

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I was feeling a bit lazy this past weekend so I tried to opt for something that could be very mindless. I didn’t want to have to worry about how long an ingredient was being cooked for or having to add certain ingredients at a certain point in time. I wanted to be able to put everything in the pan and call it a day.

This week I made a Kale and Sausage Stir Fry which was great to have for work. The skillet I have is large, but not large enough for the quantities I was making. Unfortunately that meant that I couldn’t throw everything in the pan and call it a day, but it was still a very straight forward meal. Cooked red onions tend to lose their strong flavor and add a nice subtlety to the recipe. They also don’t have that distinct onion smell when you re-heat them in the office microwave.

Kale is not an ingredient that most people like. I personally do not like kale. However, when it’s cooked and mixed with other ingredients, I really don’t mind the taste of it at all. The downside to cooking kale is that many of the high nutritional benefits are lost or minimized. In contrast, cooked bell peppers apparently help you absorb the vitamins better. I’m not sure how true that is, but if you’d like to read more on it, here’s the article I found. And finally, there was the asparagus.

Asparagus is low in calories and a great source of vitamins A, C, and K

Pulled from Healthline

Mixed with the sweet potatoes and the sausage, I found this to be an easy but filling recipe. I love adding sweet potato to my recipes. I find to to be a great fall ingredient, it’s always easy to prepare, and there are many ways to make it! I did have a minor cooking accident which made the prep time much longer than anticipated, but all is well and my minor wound healed fine. Check out the recipe below and let me know what you think!

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Recipe List below:

• 1 Bundle Fresh Kale
• 1 Bundle Asparagus
• 1 Yellow Bell Pepper
  • Can also substitute for other colors depending on what you prefer
• 1 Red Onion
• 3 Small/Medium Sweet Potatoes
• 1 Pack Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage*
  • I use pre-cooked sausage that takes much less time to prepare
  • This is another ingredient that can be substituted for what you prefer
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• Medium Sprinkle Garlic Powder
• Medium Sprinkle Onion Powder
• Light Sprinkle Salt
• Medium Sprinkle Black Pepper
• Medium Sprinkle Sesame Seeds
• Light Sprinkle Red Pepper Flakes*

Recipe Directions below:

• Prep veggies and goodies:
  • Peel and cube sweet potato
  • Separate and slice kale
  • Dice red onion
  • Cut up asparagus
• In a large skillet, add 1 tbsp Olive Oil and sweet potatoes
  • Cook sweet potatoes on medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown
• Add 1 tbsp Olive Oil, bell pepper, onion , and asparagus
  • Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, sesame seed, and red pepper flakes*
  • Cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender
• Remove ingredients from skillet and add to large mixing bowl
• Add kale to skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes or until kale is wilted
• Add kale to large mixing bowl and add pre-cooked sausage* to skillet
  • Cook for 8-10 minutes
• Mix ingredients together and serve.

*Optional additions. This sausage addition helps make the recipe a bit more filling. I add the red pepper flakes because they’re one of my favorite additions to any meal.

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