Cauliflower and Kale with Mustard Currant Dressing

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 mins
• Total Time: 16 mins
• Calories: 170 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ½ lemon, juiced
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons dried currants
• 1 quart water
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 head cauliflower, chopped into bite size pieces
• 1 bunch dino kale, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Toss cauliflower and kale with the dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper.