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Sauteed kale served in a white bowl

Sauteed Kale with Garlic

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.
Prep: 1 minute
Cook: 4 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Yield:4

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

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.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1serving | Calories: 114kcal | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 614mg | Total Carbs: 11g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 11g | Vitamin A: 12662IU | Vitamin C: 150mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 2mg
Recipe By:Cheryl Malik