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Cooked Kale with Garlic and Lemon

A delicious and nutritious side dish featuring tender cooked kale sautéed with garlic and brightened with lemon juice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Kale
  • 1 bunch kale stems removed and leaves chopped
Garlic
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
Lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Prepare the Kale
  1. Wash the kale thoroughly under running water 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, being careful not to burn it.
Cook the Kale
  1. Add the chopped kale to the skillet and toss to coat with the garlic and oil. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the kale is wilted and tender.
Season and Serve
  1. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

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

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