Steamed Kale Recipe with an Easy Tahini Sauce

This steamed kale recipe is served with the best tahini sauce that is super easy to make and tasty. It only takes ten minutes to whip up this nutritious and healthy steamed kale topped with a homemade sriracha tahini sauce.

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If you have been looking for simple steamed kale recipes or an easy way to enjoy leafy greens, this is one of those easy kale recipes you will come back to again and again.

I am sure you will love eating steamed kale with this homemade tahini sauce recipe that is savory, perfectly salty, slightly spicy, and ultra creamy with a smooth texture that coats the kale beautifully.

I got this tahini sauce recipe off one of my best friends years ago. Ever since I tried this sauce over steamed greens, I have been addicted to it.

My favorite way to eat steamed kale, greens, or steamed broccoli is with this vegan tahini sauce made with tahini, tamari, nutritional yeast, sriracha sauce, and water for the perfect consistency.

I also use this tahini sauce over sautéed vegetables and rice for a delicious, healthy, and easy dinner. Mmm, so yummy. If you are looking for recipes with kale or new recipes using kale, you are in for a treat.

Steamed kale topped with a tahini sauce is the perfect healthy snack or use it as a green vegetable side dish to accompany dinners such as salmon and rice.

Steamed Kale Nutrition: Why You Should Eat Steamed Kale

Kale is a highly nutritious superfood and among the best foods for liver health as leafy greens such as kale which contains liver cleansing chlorophyll and is high in alkalizing plant based protein.

Steamed kale is also low in calories yet nutrient dense and full of vitamins and minerals. For this reason it is one of the best vegetables for balanced blood sugar levels.

Lightly cooking kale makes it softer, less bitter, and easier to digest, which is why many people prefer cooked kale recipes over raw kale. You still get that hearty texture, but it becomes tender and more enjoyable to eat.

Steamed kale is also a fantastic food for reversing insulin resistance. Kale is low in calories, full of fibre to support blood sugar balance, and incredibly nourishing.

This is one of those kale recipes healthy enough to enjoy daily and simple enough to fit into any routine. The steamed kale recipe is also great for anyone with the MTHFR gene mutation. Kale is an excellent source of folate required for the MTHFR gene.

How to Cook Steamed Kale

If you are wondering how to cook steamed kale, there are two easy methods that both work great.

Double boiler method (best texture):
Wash and destem 1 bunch of kale, then place it in a double boiler. Add 1 cup of water to the bottom pot and bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 2 minutes until tender.

Boiling method (quick and easy):
Place the kale directly into boiling water, cover with a lid, and cook for about 2 minutes. Be sure to strain the kale right away so it does not overcook.

Tahini Sauce for Steamed Kale

This simple sauce doubles as the perfect dressing for steamed kale and comes together in minutes.

• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 2 teaspoons tamari
• 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon sriracha

Stir until smooth and creamy, adjusting the water slightly if needed to reach your desired consistency.

Tips, Flavor and Texture Notes

This kale steamed recipe creates kale that is tender with a slight bite and a vibrant deep green color.

Steaming removes some of the bitterness while keeping that earthy, slightly robust kale flavor. Without added oils, the flavor stays clean and fresh, letting the tahini sauce really stand out.

The tahini sauce is creamy, savory, slightly cheesy from the nutritional yeast, and has a gentle heat from the sriracha. It clings to the kale and balances the natural bitterness perfectly.

I personally enjoy this right away while warm with the tahini sauce drizzled on top. This is when the texture and flavor are at their best.

For the best recipe for steamed kale, avoid overcooking. Lightly steamed kale should be tender but not mushy.

This steamed kale recipe is one of those simple, nourishing staples that makes eating more greens feel easy and enjoyable. With its quick cook time, tender texture, and creamy tahini sauce, it is a flavorful way to turn kale into something you will actually crave.

It’s one of those versatile vegan kale recipes that can be served on its own, added to bowls, or paired with grains and protein for a healthy lunch or dinner. For more green vegetable side dishes be sure to check out this broccoli and green bean stir fry!

Steamed Kale Recipe with Sesame Tahini Sauce

This steamed kale recipe served with a tahini sauce is super easy to make and tasty. It is a fantastic for liver health and healthy blood sugar levels as kale is high in nutrients and low in calories.

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Prep Time 8 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine vegetarian

Servings 2

Equipment

• double boiler

Ingredients

  

• 1 bunch kale
• 1 cup water
• 3 tbsp tahini
• 2 tsp gluten-free tamari
• 2 tsp nutritional yeast
• 6 tsp water
• 1 tsp sriracha

Instructions

 

• To make the steamed kale place 1 cup of water in the bottom pot of a double boiler.
• Wash and destem kale and place in the top pot of the double boiler.
• Bring the water in the bottom pot to a boil before placing the top double boiler pot over the steaming heat.
• Steam the kale for 2 minutes.
• To make the tahini sauce, measure all the ingredients into a small jar and stir using a spoon.