Easy 20-Minute Sauteed Kale
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Easy 20-Minute Sauteed Kale
Description
This recipe sautés minced garlic in butter until golden and fragrant, then adds kale leaves in batches to ensure even cooking. The kale is cooked for about five minutes until slightly wilted but still with a firm texture, avoiding a mushy feel. The dish is seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper to enhance the savory elements, then finished with freshly squeezed lemon juice to add brightness.
The resulting kale maintains a fresh color and slight chew, making it a healthy and flavorful accompaniment. Simple yet deliberate cooking keeps the greens from becoming limp while intensifying their earthy richness with the butter and garlic pairing.
Serving immediately preserves the best texture. This sautéed kale goes well with a variety of main dishes or can be topped with grated parmesan or bacon bits for added flavor. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated covered in the microwave as needed.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 8 ounces kale leaves
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or ¼ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt, Diamond Crystal brand
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook it for 30 seconds. You want it golden but not burnt, so keep an eye on it.
- Add the kale in batches. Stir-fry until the kale is tender and slightly wilted, for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overcook the kale; it should retain some firmness similar to al dente pasta.
- Add the kale in batches since it reduces significantly in volume when wilted.
- Consider finishing the dish with grated parmesan or bacon bits for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3-4 days; reheat covered in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5recipe | |
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 388mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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