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

1. 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.
2. 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

 

*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.