Make a healthy side dish of kale and garlic sauté by following this recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 pound fresh kale, thoroughly washed and shaken dry
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, optional
Directions
Cut tough or damaged stems from kale and discard. Separate remaining stems from leaves. Cut stems into 1 inch pieces. Roll leaves and slice into ribbons.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add onion, pepper and chopped Kale stems. Cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add sliced leaves, recover pan and cook another 3 to 5 minutes. If pan seems too dry add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water. Stop cooking when leaves are wilted and bright green. Season with salt if using.
Serves 4
Nutrition Facts (with Salt)
Serving Size: 1
Servings per Recipe: 4
Amount per Serving
Calories: 67
Calories from Fat: 36
% Daily Value *
Total Fat: 4 g
6%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
3%
Cholesterol: 0 g
0%
Sodium: 260 mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate: 8 g
3%
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
6%
Protein: 2 g
4%
Vitamin A
101%
Vitamin C
116%
Calcium
8%
Iron
7%
*The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.
