The Superfood Challenge Week 2 entries are in, drum roll ….

You still have time to join us for the remainder of the challenge. It is not too late to join in. The rules are simple and the rewards are even greater – you healthier and your workout/cooking regimen jump started!  As well you will be entered into a drawing to win Scott Conant’s book, Bold Italian.

Challenge 1: Run 26.2 miles (I suggest a mile a day)
Challenge 2: Swim 2.4 miles*
Challenge 3: Bike 112 miles**
Challenge 4: Cook 3 of the 4 superfood “iron-chef” challenges.

Each Sunday I, or my co-host Christy over at Balance, will post the week’s superfood and category, and you have a week to come up with a dish that blows us away. Go visit Christy for this weeks challenge.

My co-host Christy over at Balance.  Made empanadas which were filled with a flavorful mixture of Kale, potatoes and beef.  They look fantastic and what a great twist for using Kale.  Empanadas are very easy to make and Christy’s recipe with step by step photos will put your mind at ease.   Recipe

Briana over at Eat More Toast made a wonderfully warm soup using Kale.   She was inspired by a Brazilian dish called couvee, which has long strips of Kale that is sauteed with garlic, onion and oil.  She improvised by using whatever she had on hand (I love doing this) and made this fantastic looking soup!  Recipe.

Trish over at Gluten Free in SLC made us Crispy Mediterranean Polenta and it is all gluten free.  Trish made homemade polenta and cut it into triangles which were laid on a bed of Kale and then topped with fresh tomatoes to bring the dish together she sprinkled it with Feta and warmed under the broiler.  Recipe.

Diana over at Dianasaur was very movited by the Kale.  Not only did she make one dish but she made two.  Lucky for us her husband did not like the first dish with was Kale sauteed with garlic and topped with goat cheese balls.  At least she gave it another try as her hamburgers with Kale mixed into the burger was a sure hit!  Recipe.

Over at Chez Us we made a Kale with Farro dish that was very similar to risotto.  Farro was a nice combination with Kale as it gave the tender greens a nutty flavor as well the farro has a nice bite to it.  Lots of texture with this dish.   Recipe.

Be sure to run over to Christys’ to find out the superfood for this week!