A tasty dish of sauteed kale is wonderful as a side dish, or top it with a couple of fried eggs for a quick, yummy lunch.
Sauteed kale is such a delicious way to enjoy this healthy vegetable! The kale is sautéed in garlic-infused olive oil until just tender, then seasoned with salt, pepper and a splash of vinegar.
Are you familiar with the kale and coconut oil meme?
My teenage daughter saw this and was like, “Ha! It’s funny ’cause it’s true!”
Well, that depends. Admittedly, kale is problematic. Unlike tender spinach leaves, which can taste great – almost sweet – kale has a coarse texture and a bitter flavor. It really does need help to make it palatable. And this sauteed kale recipe is most definitely an excellent way to make kale more palatable.
Another good way are these yummy kale fritters.
What is the best way to cook kale?
In my opinion, quickly sauteing kale in olive oil and garlic is the best way of cooking it. It’s very tasty, and it keeps the kale fresh and bright green.
To make life easy when making this sauteed kale recipe, I buy bagged chopped kale that comes pre-mixed with a little shredded carrots. You can obviously buy whole kale and wash and chop it yourself.
Is sauteed kale good for you?
It probably is, in moderation. One study I found tells us that cooking detracts from the nutrients in kale. However, consuming raw cruciferous vegetables could potentially harm the thyroid. Personally, I choose to enjoy sauteed kale in moderation. I usually serve it to my family every other week.
How to serve sauteed kale
This sautéed kale makes a wonderful side dish to any meat. I often serve it with baked pork chops or with London broil. Sometimes I just top it with a couple of fried eggs and call it lunch – quick, tasty and healthy.
What about leftovers?
You can keep leftover sauteed kale in the fridge, in a sealed container, for 2-3 days. Reheat the leftovers in the microwave on 50% power.
Sautéed Kale
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 (8 oz) bag pre-cut, pre-washed young kale leaves
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt (not fine salt)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, about 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic, the kale and the salt and toss to combine.
- Stir-fry about 5 minutes, until kale is tender and slightly wilted.
- Season with black pepper and vinegar. Stir-fry a few more seconds, then serve.
