The Grand Optimist

I didn't grow up eating kale, however it is a green leafy vegetable that I know is great for our bodies.  Because of it's nutritional value I am looking for new, delicious ways to add it into my family's meals.
So on a rainy day spring day, to a musical backdrop of City & Colour, I created....

Braised Kale & Spartan Apples

• Tbsp Butter
• Medium Yellow Onion, chopped
• 3 Spartan Apples, cored & cubbed
• 1 Bunch of Kale, washed & chopped
• 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
• Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• Tsp Rosemary
• 1/8 Tsp Nutmeg
• 1/2 Cup Water
• Salt & Pepper

Place a pot on medium/low heat.  Add butter then onion.  When the onion is soft add your chopped apples.  With a lid on, let the apples start to break down. Once they have started to soften, add your brown sugar, vinegar, rosemary, nutmeg and water then add your chopped kale.  Stir it all together.  Then cook for ten minutes or so, until the kale is done.  The age of the kale will determine how long it takes for the kale to soften, so it may take longer than ten minutes.

I served this along side a pork tenderloin roast covered in rosemary, thyme, sage, nutmeg and garlic, and mashed yams.