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Sautéed Kale

Easy Sautéed Kale Recipe with Garlic and Lemon in 15 Minutes

A quick and tasty sautéed kale recipe with garlic and lemon, ready in just 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch kale, lacinato or curly
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 wedge lemon, for squeezing

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

  1. Remove and discard the coarse parts of the kale stems. Chop or tear the leaves.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the kale leaves, garlic, pinches of salt, and several grinds of pepper. Sauté for 2 to 4 minutes, tossing until the kale has wilted down.
  4. Turn off the heat, squeeze a little lemon juice over the kale, and toss.
  5. Season to taste and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Sautéed kale is incredibly versatile and can be served as a side dish or added to salads, pastas, or sandwiches.

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