Tag: latin american

  • Cucumber Guacamole

    Cucumber Guacamole

    How to Make Cucumber Guacamole

    Who doesn’t love a great guac? While avocados are so good for us and we can enjoy them on a daily basis, minding the serving size is key. Whenever I make guacamole, I try to complement the avocado with a vegetable to bulk it up and reduce the amount of avocado in the recipe. Cucumber is great because it is refreshing and does not alter the flavor. Zucchini would be great too. Serve with sliced radishes or jicama instead of tortilla chips for a low carb snack or appetizer.


    10 min prep time


    6servings


    1/4 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Coarsely mash the avocado in a medium bowl. Add the tomato, cucumber, cilantro, lime juice, vinegar, jalapeño, and salt until well mixed. Serve with sliced radishes for dipping, if desired.
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    Nutrition facts

    6 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/4 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      45

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      3g

      4%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.5g

        3%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      100mg

      4%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      4g

      1%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        1g

    • Protein
      1g

    • Potassium
      210mg

      4%

    Ingredients

    Hass avocado (pitted and cubed)
    1

    tomato (diced)
    1

    English (seedless) cucumber (finely chopped)
    1/2 (about 4 oz)

    chopped fresh cilantro
    2 tbsp

    lime juice
    1 tbsp

    white wine vinegar
    1 tbsp

    jalapeño pepper (minced)
    1/2

    salt
    1/4 tsp

  • Smoky Shrimp Tostadas with Chipotle Mango Slaw

    Smoky Shrimp Tostadas with Chipotle Mango Slaw

    How to Make Smoky Shrimp Tostadas with Chipotle Mango Slaw

    I don’t know anyone who does not love Mexican food. It has gone mainstream! Nowadays, you can really find all sorts of Mexican ingredients all over the U.S. One thing I have noticed is that the flour tortilla has truly taken over and many people have forgotten about the corn tortilla. Corn tortillas have a great flavor and are much healthier than flour tortillas. One flour tortilla has 110 calories whereas one corn tortilla has just 50 calories! And of course, who can go wrong with shrimp, mango, and chipotle!


    15 min prep time


    30 min cook time


    4servings


    1 tostada

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the tortillas, one at a time, and cook until lightly toasted and crisp, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
    2. Whisk together the mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, chipotle chilies, adobo sauce, honey, and salt in a large bowl. Add the coleslaw, mango, and cilantro; toss to coat well.
    3. Sprinkle the shrimp with the chili powder. Heat the oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, in batches, and cook, turning occasionally, until just opaque in center, 2–3 minutes.
    4. Place the tortillas on each of 4 plates. Top each with one-fourth of the coleslaw mixture and one-fourth of the shrimp. Serve at once.
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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 tostada


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      190

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      5g

      6%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.6g

        3%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      60mg

      20%

    • Sodium
      460mg

      20%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      29g

      11%

      • Dietary Fiber
        5g

        18%
      • Total Sugars
        12g

    • Protein
      10g

    • Potassium
      450mg

      10%

    Ingredients

    6-inch corn tortillas
    4

    reduced-fat mayonnaise
    3 tbsp

    lime (zested and juiced)
    1

    chopped chipotle chilies in adobo
    1 tsp

    adobo sauce from chipotle pepper can
    1 tsp

    honey
    1 tsp

    salt
    1/2 tsp

    packaged coleslaw mix
    1 (10-oz) bag

    ripe medium mango (cut into 1/2-inch chunks)
    1

    fresh cilantro
    1/2 cup

    wild, never frozen, medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
    1/2 lb (about 20 shrimp)

    chipotle powder
    1 tsp

    olive oil
    1 tsp

  • Summer Peach and Corn Salad

    Summer Peach and Corn Salad

    How to Make Summer Peach and Corn Salad

    Talk about a summer treat! This healthy salad is so good, especially in summer when you can grab fresh peaches and corn in season (and on sale!). When you brown the peaches and corn, they tend to take on completely different taste profiles. Be prepared for an explosion of flavors!


    20 min prep time


    25 min cook time


    6servings


    1 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. To a large bowl, add peaches, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon avocado oil, and toss gently.
    2. Preheat a medium nonstick pan over medium heat. Add peaches to the pan and lightly brown them on both sides. Transfer to a small baking sheet and place in the refrigerator.
    3. Place corn in a pot of cold water and bring to a boil until corn is cooked through, about 10–15 minutes. Remove from water and cut in half.
    4. Preheat a medium nonstick pan over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon avocado oil. Wait 10 seconds and then add corn. Lightly brown all sides of the corn. Transfer corn to a small baking sheet and place in the refrigerator.
    5. Once peaches and corn are cool, remove from the refrigerator. Cut the corn kernels off the ear; add to a bowl along with the peaches and add onions.
    6. To a separate bowl, add all dressing ingredients. Whisk together until it reaches a smooth consistency. Add dressing to corn, peaches, onions, and toss gently. Serve.
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    Nutrition facts

    6 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      180

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      6g

      8%

      • Saturated Fat
        1g

        5%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      180mg

      8%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      33g

      12%

      • Dietary Fiber
        5g

        18%
      • Total Sugars
        19g

    • Protein
      5g

    • Potassium
      580mg

      12%

    Ingredients

    ripe peaches (washed and cut into quarters)
    5

    vanilla extract
    1/4 tsp

    ground nutmeg
    1/4 tsp

    ground cinnamon
    1/4 tsp

    avocado oil (divided)
    2 tsp

    ears corn (husks removed, washed)
    5

    red onion (peeled and thinly sliced)
    1 small

    fat-free plain Greek yogurt
    3 tbsp

    kosher salt
    1/2 tsp

    black pepper
    1 tsp

    fennel seeds
    1 tsp

    ground cumin
    1/4 tsp

    ground coriander
    1 tsp

    avocado oil
    1 tbsp

    lime juice
    2 tbsp

    chopped cilantro
    1 tbsp

  • Latin Baked Fried Chicken

    Latin Baked Fried Chicken

    How to Make Latin Baked Fried Chicken

    Breaking news: the secret to great fried chicken without the frying has been discovered! Okay, all jokes aside, would you have ever dreamed that having fried chicken would be possible when eating healthy? You will love me forever for this baked, crispy, and moist chicken recipe. We can live happily ever after with our baked fried chicken.

    To make your own salt-free Adobo seasoning, combine 1 tbsp each of lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried parsley, and achiote powder and 1/2 tbsp cumin. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. 


    10 min prep time


    30 min cook time


    4servings


    1 cutlet

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Lightly spray a small baking sheet with nonstick spray.

    2. Place baking sheet in oven for 10 minutes to heat prior to putting the chicken cutlets on it.

    3. Whisk together the lime juice, egg white, soy sauce, oregano, and garlic in a medium bowl.

    4. Place the panko, adobo seasoning, and salt on a sheet of wax paper. Dip the chicken, one piece at a time, into the lime mixture then into the panko mixture, pressing lightly so the crumbs adhere.

    5. Place the chicken on the baking sheet. Lightly spray with nonstick spray. Bake, without turning, until the crust is golden and the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 cutlet


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      210

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      2.5g

      3%

      • Saturated Fat
        0g

        0%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      80mg

      27%

    • Sodium
      340mg

      15%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      10g

      4%

      • Dietary Fiber
        1g

        4%
      • Total Sugars
        1g

    • Protein
      35g

    • Potassium
      67mg

      1%

    Ingredients

    nonstick cooking spray
    1

    lime juice (from 2 limes)
    1/4 cup

    egg white
    1

    lower sodium soy sauce
    1 tsp

    dried oregano
    1/2 tsp

    garlic (minced)
    2 clove

    whole-wheat panko bread crumbs
    1/2 cup

    Adobo seasoning
    3/4 tsp

    salt
    1/4 tsp

    thin-sliced chicken cutlets
    4 (5 oz) cutlets

  • Creole Beef Steak

    Creole Beef Steak

    How to Make Creole Beef Steak

    Latino cooks make churrascos with thin steak, which you can use instead of cube steak in this recipe, if desired.


    15 min prep time


    40 min cook time


    6servings


    1/6 recipe

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Season meat with 1/2 tsp salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Place a layer of meat in the skillet. On top of the meat, layer potatoes, onion, peppers, tomato, garlic, and parsley or cilantro. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp each oregano and salt.
    2. Place another layer of meat in the skillet and repeat the layering of the other ingredients. Sprinkle with remaining oregano and salt.
    3. Pour the broth and wine in the skillet and cover. Cook until potatoes are tender, between 30–40 minutes. Place meat and vegetables on a serving platter and pour skillet juices over top.
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    Nutrition facts

    6 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/6 recipe


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      300

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      9g

      12%

      • Saturated Fat
        2.3g

        12%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      60mg

      20%

    • Sodium
      500mg

      22%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      28g

      10%

      • Dietary Fiber
        4g

        14%
      • Total Sugars
        6g

    • Protein
      26g

    Ingredients

    cube steak
    1 1/2 lbs

    salt (divided)
    1 tsp

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    olive oil
    1 1/2 tbsp

    medium potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
    4

    large onions (sliced into rings)
    2

    green bell pepper (sliced into rings)
    1

    red bell pepper (sliced into rings)
    1

    plum tomatoes (thinly sliced)
    3

    garlic (thinly sliced)
    2 clove

    chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
    2 tbsp

    dried oregano (divided)
    1/2 tsp

    beef broth
    1/2 cup

    white wine
    1/2 cup

  • Cinnamon Flan

    Cinnamon Flan

    How to Make Cinnamon Flan

    You might be asking yourself, “How can it be possible to have a flan in a diabetes-friendly cookbook?” I have to tell you that this happens to be one of my favorite desserts in this book. The magic trick was not using condensed milk and using fat-free evaporated milk instead. Of course, a flan is not a flan without caramel. And for caramel you need real sugar. I used just enough caramel to make this dessert delicious but still guilt-free.


    10 min prep time


    5 hr cook time


    8servings


    1 wedge with 1/3 cup raspberries

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
    2. Combine the sugar and water in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the caramel is lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Immediately pour the caramel into a 2-quart round baking dish, tilting the dish to evenly coat. Set aside until the caramel is cool and hardened, about 10 minutes.
    3. Meanwhile, combine the milk, evaporated milk, sugar substitute, cinnamon powder, and cinnamon sticks in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the vanilla and let stand 15 minutes. Remove the cinnamon sticks.
    4. Beat the eggs in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk into the milk mixture until well blended. Pour into the baking dish.
    5. Place the baking dish with the flan mixture into a 9 × 13-inch roasting pan and fill the roasting pan with enough hot water to come one-third of the way up the sides of the baking dish. Bake until the custard is set but jiggles slightly in the center, 50–55 minutes.
    6. Transfer the pan to a rack; let cool 1 hour. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 3 hours or overnight. To unmold, run the tip of a small knife around the edge of the flan. Place a large flat plate on top of the flan and flip it over. Cut the flan into wedges and serve each wedge with 1/3 cup raspberries.
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    Nutrition facts

    8 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 wedge with 1/3 cup raspberries


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      160

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      3.5g

      4%

      • Saturated Fat
        1.1g

        6%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      120mg

      40%

    • Sodium
      125mg

      5%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      22g

      8%

      • Dietary Fiber
        3g

        11%
      • Total Sugars
        19g

    • Protein
      10g

    • Potassium
      360mg

      8%

    Ingredients

    sugar
    1/3 cup

    water
    1/4 cup

    skim milk
    2 cups

    evaporated skim milk
    1 (12 oz) can

    low-calorie sugar substitute
    3 tbsp

    ground cinnamon
    1/4 tsp

    cinnamon sticks (broken in half)
    2

    vanilla extract
    2 tsp

    raspberries
    2 2/3 cups

    large eggs
    5

  • Sancocho de la Costa

    Sancocho de la Costa

    How to Make Sancocho de la Costa

    Esta variación de sancocho utiliza pescado en vez de carne.


    15 min prep time


    45 min cook time


    8servings


    1 taza

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Caliente el aceite en una cacerola grande y sofría 1/2 cebolla, ajo, pimiento, y 1 cucharada cilantro por 3–4 minutos. Añada el jugo de almejas y el agua y cocine hasta hervir.
    2. Agregue la yuca y la leche, tape y hierva suave- mente por 20 minutos.
    3. Añada las papas, zanahorias, plátano, pescado, y jugo de lima y caliente por 15 minutos. Añada las arvejas y col (repollo) y hierva suavemente por 5 minutos.
    4. Combine 1/2 cebolla y 1/2 taza cilantro en un envase pequeño. Adorne cada porción con 1 cda de esta mezcla.
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    Nutrition facts

    8 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 taza


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      205

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      3g

      4%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.5g

        3%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      25mg

      8%

    • Sodium
      200mg

      9%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      31g

      11%

      • Dietary Fiber
        3g

        11%
      • Total Sugars
        5g

    • Protein
      14g

    Ingredients

    aceite oliva
    1 cda.

    cebolla (pelada y picada fina, dividida)
    1

    ajo (machacado)
    diente

    pimiento rojo (dulce o picoso) (en trozos pequeños)
    1/4 taza

    cilantro picado (dividido)
    1 cda más 1/2 taza

    jugo de almejas
    2 tazas

    agua
    4 tazas

    yuca (casava) (pelada y cortada en 4 pedazos)
    1 lbs

    leche sin grasa
    1 cda.

    papas medianas (peladas y cortada en trozos)
    2

    zanahorias medianas (cortadas en cuadritos)
    2

    plátano maduro (cortado en pedazos de 1 pulgada)
    1/2

    pescado de carne blanca firme (halibut, corvina, bacalao) (picado en pedazos pequeños)
    1/2 lbs

    pescado de carne blanca suave (lenguado) (picado en pedazos pequeños)
    1/2 lbs

    jugo fresco de lima (limón verde)
    1/2 cdta.

    arvejas (guisantes dulces) frescas o congeladas
    1/2 taza

    col (repollo), picada fina
    1/2 taza

    cebolla blanca, picada
    1/2 taza

  • Omelet de Verduras

    Omelet de Verduras

    How to Make Omelet de Verduras

    Agregar muchas verduras a su comida matutina los recarga de energía con excelentes nutrientes. Esta receta es una estupenda manera de empezar el día. No es necesario comprar el desayuno en la ventanilla de la pastelería o cafetería. El tiempo que nos toma ir al restaurante y esperar para pedir el desayuno en el drive-through lo podemos pasar preparando un desayuno saludable como este. ¡Que tengan un día maravilloso!

    To see this recipe in English, go here.


    10 min prep time


    15 min cook time


    4servings


    1/4 de tortilla

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Calentar el horno a 350°F.
    2. En una vasija echar el cebollín, brócoli, tomate, espinaca, sal, ajo en polvo, orégano, pimienta y pimentón. Mezclar bien los ingredientes para asegurarse de que las especias cubran bien las verduras.
    3. Calentar a fuego medio una sartén antiadherente que se pueda meter al horno. Agregar los vegetales de la vasija y sofreír hasta que los ingredientes estén cocidos por dentro, aproximadamente 2 minutos.
    4. Echar la leche a la vasija con los huevos batidos y batir brevemente para incorporar. Agregar la mezcla de huevos a la sartén, y mezclar con un cucharón de madera o plástico. Asegurarse de que todos los ingredientes estén repartidos uniformemente.
    5. Colocar la sartén en la rejilla del medio del horno y hornear 10 minutos. Para verificar que la tortilla esté lista, insertar un palito de dientes en el medio; si sale limpio, la tortilla está cocida por dentro.
    6. Retirar del horno y enfriar en la estufa 1-2 minutos para que los huevos se cuajen más y no se desmoronen al servir. ¡A disfrutar!
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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/4 de tortilla


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      100

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      5g

      6%

      • Saturated Fat
        2g

        10%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      185mg

      62%

    • Sodium
      340mg

      15%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      7g

      3%

      • Dietary Fiber
        1g

        4%
      • Total Sugars
        3g

    • Protein
      9g

    • Potassium
      350mg

      7%

    Ingredients

    cebollines (green onion) (cortados en rodajas finas)
    2 tallos

    brócoli (en rodajas finas )
    1 taza

    roma (plum) tomatoes (lavados y cortados en cubos pequeños)
    1/2 taza

    espinaca (lavada y cortada en tiras delgadas)
    1 taza

    sal kosher
    1/2 cdta.

    ajo en polvo
    1 cdta.

    orégano seco
    1 cdta.

    pimienta negra gruesa
    1/4 cdta.

    pimentón español ahumado (paprika)
    1/2 cdta.

    huevos (batidos)
    4

    leche descremada
    1/2 taza

  • Brazilian Guacamole

    Brazilian Guacamole

    How to Make Brazilian Guacamole

    With so many colors and flavors dancing together, this guacamole is a party on your tongue! Use this as a dip for fresh vegetables or tortilla chips, or add it to sandwiches and wraps. It tastes delicious the day you make it, and it gets even better the day after, when all the flavors blend. The result is refreshing and so very satisfying.


    15 min prep time


    13servings


    1/4 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours so that flavors can develop but remove from the fridge at least 20 minutes before serving.
      Chef’s Tip: Cut the other half of the bell peppers and cucumber into sticks to serve with the guacamole for dipping
    2. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits and scoop the flesh out of their shells. Dice or mash the avocado and add it to the vegetables. Slowly add the olive oil and fold everything together.
    3. Combine the garlic, scallions, red onion, bell peppers, cucumber and tomato and toss well. Season with the soy sauce, salt and pepper, parsley and clinatro and fold well.
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    Nutrition facts

    13 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/4 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      110

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      10g

      13%

      • Saturated Fat
        1.4g

        7%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      135mg

      6%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      5g

      2%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        1g

    • Protein
      1g

    • Potassium
      220mg

      5%

    Ingredients

    olive oil
    1/2 cup

    ripe Hass avocados
    2

    fresh cilantro (chopped)
    1/4 cup

    fresh parsley (chopped)
    1/4 cup

    lower sodium soy sauce
    1 tbsp

    black pepper
    1/2 tsp

    salt
    1/2 tsp

    plum tomato (seeded and finely diced)
    1

    English cucumber (peeled, seeded, and finely diced)
    1/2

    yellow bell pepper (finely diced)
    1/2

    red bell pepper (finely diced)
    1/2

    green onion (scallion) (chopped)
    1

    garlic (finely minced)
    1 clove

  • Caldo Verde (Green Soup)

    Caldo Verde (Green Soup)

    How to Make Caldo Verde (Green Soup)

    This classic Portuguese Soup is satisfying in every way. Traditionally, the soup is done with water, but chicken stock adds greater depth of flavor in this recipe. Chicken sausage instead of the traditional chorizo makes for a more diabetes-friendly dish. The kale adds a vibrant green color that gives Caldo Verde it’s name. Feel free to play with different types of greens like collard greens or spinach.
    *Look for fully cooked chicken sausage (your choice of flavor) with <500 mg sodium per 3 oz link.


    20 min prep time


    40 min cook time


    8servings


    1 1/2 cups

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large soup pot, add the sausage and cook until it’s lightly golden all over, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the sausage from the pan, transfer to a bowl and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
    2. Meanwhile, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan. Add the garlic and cook until it just starts to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until it’s soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Then add the potatoes and mix well, allowing them to get hot, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, about 4 minutes.
    3. Add the cooked sausage back to the pot along with the chicken stock. Cover the pot and bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer gently until the potatoes are just cooked and fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
    4. Add the greens and cook at a gentle simmer until the kale is bright green and wilted, about 5 minutes. If you want to prepare the soup ahead of time, hold the kale and add just 5 minutes before serving. Season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper for heat.
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    Nutrition facts

    8 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 1/2 cups


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      180

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      9g

      12%

      • Saturated Fat
        1.7g

        9%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      35mg

      12%

    • Sodium
      470mg

      20%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      15g

      5%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        3g

    • Protein
      12g

    • Potassium
      530mg

      11%

    Ingredients

    olive oil
    3 tbsp

    lower sodium chicken sausage* (sliced into coins or half moons)
    3/4 lbs

    garlic (minced)
    3 clove

    large onion (diced)
    1

    Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks)
    1 lbs

    low-fat, reduced-sodium chicken broth
    6 cup

    lucinato kale or other greens (stems discarded and roughly chopped)
    1/2 lbs

    kosher salt
    1/2 tsp

    black pepper
    1 pinch

    cayenne pepper
    to taste