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This sauteed kale is made with butter and garlic for an irresistible, but super healthy side dish! It’s our favorite way to eat kale, and it’s made in five minutes. Plus, it’s super easy to make vegan, paleo, or Whole30, and a great way to get your leafy greens.

Why This Recipe is So Good!

It’s so quick and easy to make this vegetable side dish, it takes five minutes and just three ingredients.
It’s a healthy and leafy side dish that’s really nutritious.
It’s so versatile and can be served with almost anything!
Easily made vegan, paleo and Whole30.

How to Make It

Wash the kale but do not dry it. Slice the kale into 1″-thick strips, discarding thick stems at the bottom.
Heat the butter or ghee in a large skillet over medium heat then add the garlic.
Cook, stirring constantly, for about a minute, or until the garlic is fragrant. Be careful – the garlic will burn easily.
Add the kale and stir to combine, then cover and let steam until leaves turn a bright green. Remove lid and stir, adding a little more water if necessary to finish steaming. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Can Be Made Vegan, Paleo Or Whole30?

This kale side dish is easy to adapt to fit into your diet, and it will be just as tasty!

To make it vegan: Use a plant-based oil like coconut or avocado, or vegan butter.
To make it paleo / Whole30: You can substitute the butter for ghee.

Is This a Healthy Side Dish?

This side dish is not only super tasty, but it’s full of nutrition too. It’s high in fiber, antioxidants, calcium, vitamins K, A and C amongst many other minerals. It truly is a superfood! If you haven’t yet added kale into your diet, this is the perfect recipe to try it!

Serving Suggestions

Sauteed kale is a really versatile side dish that can be served alongside so many main dishes; casseroles, seafood dishes, meat and pasta dishes. Try serving it with:

Chef’s Tips

Don’t overcook the kale – the leaves should be a vibrant green.
Do not dry the kale after washing it.
Be careful not to burn the garlic or it will become bitter.
Serve immediately.

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Recipe By: Cheryl Malik

Sauteed Kale with Garlic

Prep 1

Cook 4

Total 5

This sauteed kale is made with butter and garlic for an irresistible, but super healthy side dish! It's our favorite way to eat kale, and it's made in five minutes. Plus, it's super easy to make vegan, paleo, or Whole30, and a great way to get your leafy greens.

Ingredients

▢ 1 bunch kale any variety
▢ 2 tablespoons butter Use your favorite oil for vegan or ghee for Whole30/paleo
▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
▢ salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Wash the kale but do not dry it. Slice the kale into 1″-thick strips, discarding thick stems at the bottom.
Heat the butter or ghee in a large skillet over medium heat then add the garlic.
Cook, stirring constantly, for about a minute, or until the garlic is fragrant. Be careful – the garlic will burn easily.
Add the kale and stir to combine, then cover and let steam until leaves turn a bright green. Remove lid and stir, adding a little more water if necessary to finish steaming. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Approximate Information for One Serving

Serving Size: 1servingCalories: 114calProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 105mgPotassium: 614mgTotal Carbs: 11gSugar: 1gNet Carbs: 11gVitamin A: 12662IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 190mgIron: 2mg