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Sautéed Kale with Garlic and Lemon

A simple and nutritious sautéed kale dish, enhanced with garlic and a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
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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: 120
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 and Pepper
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Method
 

Sautéing the Kale
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped kale to the skillet and toss to coat in the oil and garlic.
  4. Sauté the kale for about 5-7 minutes until wilted and tender.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

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

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