Lemon Kale

Get some greens in your life by making this super simple (and super delicious) Sauteed Kale with Lemon. Garlic, kale and red pepper flakes cook together and are finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. This simple side dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a holiday meal.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 59kcal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
10 oz. fresh kale
½ Lemon , freshly squeezed
1 Lemon zested

Instructions

Mise en place. Mince the garlic. Chop the kale into bite-sized pieces. Zest the lemon, and then juice it. Set these all aside.
Warm the sesame oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat on the stovetop.
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the oil. Saute until the garlic begins to turn golden brown, about 1 minute.
Add the chopped kale to the pan, and continually move the greens around the pan with a wooden spoon as they cook down. They will shrink as they cook.
When the kale has wilted down and is cooked through, add the lemon zest and juice.
Serve warm, and enjoy immediately.

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