Pull away the kale leaves from the stems before washing. Wash greens carefully. An easy way is to fill your sink with cold water and submerge the greens. If the water has sediment, drain the sink and repeat. Tear leaves into bite size pieces.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add apples and walnuts and sauté for a few minutes. Sprinkle unrefined cane sugar over the apples and walnuts and stir so that it evenly coats. When apples are softened, add kale leaves and sauté over medium heat until leaves begin to turn brilliant green.
Combine juice and tamari. Pour into pan. Cover tightly. Cook until leaves are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Taste to check for doneness; greens should be tasty, not bitter; still green, not grey. Dress with vinegar before serving.
Preparation time: 15-20 minutes Makes 4 servings
Thank you Leisha for sharing this great recipe with us! This recipe is from "Feeding The Whole Family" by Cynthia Lair who teaches the whole foods cooking program at Bastyr.