Quick Garlic Sautéed Kale
This easy sautéed kale recipe brings garlic, red pepper flakes, and balsamic vinegar together for a quick, flavorful, and healthy side dish. It’s ready in just minutes and pairs perfectly with any meal.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds kale stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped
- red pepper flakes crushed
- 2 garlic cloves finely sliced
- ½ cup vegetable stock or water
- salt
- pepper
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add crushed red pepper flakes and let sizzle briefly.
- Add garlic and cook until softened but not browned.
- Increase heat to high, add vegetable stock and kale, and toss to combine.
- Cover and cook for 5 minutes, then remove the cover and cook until most of the liquid evaporates.
- Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, use baby kale instead of mature kale.
- Add diced onions for more depth of flavor.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle with toasted almonds or pine nuts.
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the flavor even more.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 210mgPotassium: 607mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 17055IUVitamin C: 159mgCalcium: 437mgIron: 3mg
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