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Lemon Sauteed Kale

Lemon Sauteed Kale

Tender kale cooked in olive oil and finished with fresh lemon juice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 128 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz kale stems removed, torn into pieces, about one bunch
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice from one lemon
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Prep. Tear the kale into pieces, discarding thick stems.
  • Season. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat and add the salt.
  • Cook. Add the kale and cook about 5 minutes until wilted and bright green.
  • Finish. Squeeze in the lemon juice and add red pepper flakes if using.

Notes

Substitutions: Use lime juice in place of lemon.
Tips: Serve on its own, in sandwiches, or tossed with pasta.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze for soups and smoothies.
Nutrition does not include the optional red pepper flakes.
Keyword Kale, Lemon Juice, Lemon Sauteed Kale, Olive Oil, Red Pepper Flakes