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Sautéed Kale

Quick and Easy Sautéed Kale Recipe with Garlic and Lemon

This quick sautéed kale recipe blends garlic and lemon, creating a deliciously vibrant side dish that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  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.
  4. Sauté for 2 to 4 minutes, tossing until the kale has wilted down.
  5. Turn off the heat, squeeze a little lemon juice over the kale, and toss.
  6. Season to taste and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Experiment by adding red pepper flakes for heat or toasted nuts for added crunch.

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