Basic Sauteed Kale

Name: Basic Sauteed Kale
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 bunch kale (large stems stripped and discarded, leaves chopped); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 garlic clove (minced); Pinch of dried hot red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Tamar Genger MA, RD • Aug 8, 2012 (Updated: Jul 5, 2021)Comment Jump to Recipe

Kale is filled with nutrients and is hearty and tasty. Simply sautee with a bit of garlic for a perfect side to any meal.

Basic Sauteed Kale

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

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Ingredients

1 bunch kale large stems stripped and discarded, leaves chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove minced
Pinch of dried hot red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Add kale and saute until it begins to wilt. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and stir 1 minute. Sprinkle with salt to taste and enjoy.

Category: RecipesSide Dishes

Diets: Gluten FreePareve

Styles: Kid-Friendly

About Tamar Genger MA, RD

Tamar is the Executive Editor of JamieGeller.com. She is the mother of three amazing children, a registered dietitian, nutrition educator, and major foodie!! Always on the search for the best of everything and often found in the kitchen cooking up new healthy foods, Tamar loves to travel with her family and visits kosher restaurants wherever she goes. Although she loves the sights, she spends more time talking about the restaurants and food she ate! As a mom and a nutritionist, Tamar tries to balance her passion for healthy cooking with her insatiable desire for chocolate!Tamar is the mastermind behind Fresh Families, Jamie Geller’s healthy, family-friendly meal plan.