Sautéed Kale with Garlic
A quick and healthy side dish featuring tender kale sautéed with garlic for a flavorful boost. Perfect as a side or mixed into pasta and grains.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chopped kale and stir to coat with oil.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until kale is wilted but still bright green.
- Drizzle with lemon juice if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use curly or lacinato kale.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Toss with cooked quinoa or pasta for a full meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg