Description
This Sautéed Kale recipe is a simple and delicious way to enjoy this nutritious leafy green. With just a few ingredients, you can create a flavorful side dish that pairs well with any meal.
Ingredients
Kale:
- 1 bunch kale, lacinato or curly kale
Other Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Lemon wedge, for squeezing
Instructions
- Prepare the Kale: Remove and discard the coarse parts of the kale stems. Chop or tear the leaves.
- Sauté the Kale: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the kale leaves, garlic, pinches of salt, and several grinds of pepper. Sauté for 2 to 4 minutes, tossing (I like to use tongs for this), until the kale has wilted down.
- Finish and Serve: Turn off the heat, squeeze a little lemon juice over the kale, and toss. Season to taste and serve.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding red pepper flakes for a bit of heat or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
