Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (or honey or agave syrup)
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
  • 1 lb chopped kale
  • 1/3 cup cranberries, sliced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)
  • salt
  • pepper

Method

  • In a large stock pot, heat the olive oil on medium high heat.
  • Add onion and garlic, and saute until the onion softens, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in mustard, sugar, cider vinegar and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil on hight heat. Add kale, cover, and cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the cranberries, if using, and continue cooking on medium high heat, stirring often(even if you don't use the cranberries, still cook a little longer).
  • The liquid should reduce by half and the cranberries will get plump in about 10 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with almonds if desired.
  • Enjoy!