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A white bowl filled with sautéed kale, glistening from light oil and garnished with thin slices of garlic. The leafy greens appear vibrant and tender, with a slightly wilted texture.

Sauteed Kale

There’s something about the deep green of sautéed kale that makes me feel right at home. This Sautéed Kale with a Southern Kick has been a go-to side dish in my kitchen for years.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 132 kcal

Equipment

  • Tongs
  • Serving Bowl
  • Large saucepan or sauté pan with lid
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cup
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Serving Bowl
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lbs kale stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Crushed red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
  • 2 garlic cloves finely sliced
  • ½ cup vegetable stock or water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Place a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour in the olive oil and let it warm up.
  • If you like a little spice, sprinkle in some crushed red pepper flakes. Let them sizzle for a few seconds.
  • Add the sliced garlic to the pan. Stir it around and cook until it softens. Don’t let it brown.
  • Turn the heat up to high. Add the chopped kale and pour in the vegetable stock or water. Toss everything together so the kale gets coated.
  • Put a lid on the pan. Let the kale steam for about 5 minutes so it softens.
  • Remove the lid and stir the kale now and then. Keep cooking until most of the liquid is gone and the kale stays bright green.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the kale. Give it one last stir.
  • Spoon the kale into a serving bowl. Serve it warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 210mgPotassium: 607mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 17055IUVitamin C: 159mgCalcium: 437mgIron: 3mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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Keyword easy kale recipe, garlic kale, sautéed kale
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