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Cooked Kale with Garlic and Lemon

A nutritious and flavorful dish featuring sautéed kale with garlic and a hint of lemon, perfect as a side or a main vegetarian dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Kale
  • 1 bunch kale stems removed and leaves chopped
Garlic
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Lemon
  • 1 medium lemon juiced
Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
Salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Prepare the Kale
  1. Wash the kale leaves thoroughly and remove the stems. Chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
Sauté the Garlic
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Cook the Kale
  1. Add the chopped kale to the skillet, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until the kale is wilted and tender.
Finish with Lemon
  1. Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice. Toss to combine and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can sprinkle some red pepper flakes or top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

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