Yummy Sauteed Kale
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful Yummy Sautéed Kale recipe! Packed with nutrients and bursting with garlicky goodness, this 20-minute dish combines tender wilted kale, fragrant olive oil, and a zesty squeeze of fresh lemon juice. A pinch of red chili flakes adds a subtle heat, while a touch of salt and black pepper brings balance to every bite. This quick and easy recipe uses simple ingredients to create a healthy, versatile dish perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday spreads, or as a hearty base for grain bowls. Serve warm and savor the freshness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups fresh kale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 piece lemon
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Wash the kale thoroughly under cold running water. Remove the tough stems by holding the stem in one hand and stripping the leaves off with the other hand. Tear or chop the kale leaves into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Cut the lemon in half and set aside.
Heat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and allow it to warm for about 30 seconds.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 to 60 seconds, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the kale to the pan in batches, stirring each addition until it begins to wilt before adding more. Once all the kale is in the pan, add the water and cover it with a lid. Let it steam for 3 minutes.
Remove the lid and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the kale is tender and the water has evaporated, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Season the kale with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes. Stir to combine.
Squeeze the juice of half the lemon over the kale and give it a final stir. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Transfer the sautéed kale to a serving dish and garnish with an optional lemon wedge from the remaining half of the lemon. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
473 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.9 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1469 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 16.9 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1397 mg | 107% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1995 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
