Sauteed Kale

Sauteed Kale

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Roasted Root Vegetable Recipe from Love and Lemons

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch kale (7 to 8 cups chopped leaves)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup (118ml) chicken brothveggie broth, white wine, OR water (plus more as needed)
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt or more to taste
  • Half of a lemon
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Directions

  1. Prep the Kale:
    • Rinse the kale thoroughly.
    • Pull the leaves from the stems, discarding the stems or saving them for stock.
    • Chop the leaves into roughly 2-inch pieces
  2. Sauté the Garlic:
    • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat.
    • Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet.
    • Stir often and cook until the garlic is soft but not browned.
  3. Cook the Kale:
    • Add the kale, vegetable stock, and 1/4 tsp salt to the skillet.
    • Toss occasionally and cook for 7–8 minutes until the kale is bright green, soft, and wilted.
    • Add more stock or water as needed if the liquid evaporates before the kale is tender.
  4. Finish and Serve:
    • Taste and adjust with additional salt if needed.
    • Stir in the lemon juice just before serving.
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