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Freshly sautéed kale being seasoned with balsamic vinegar in a skillet.

Simple Balsamic Sauteed Kale

Jani H. Leuschel
Fast and flavorful side dish for grain bowls. Serve these tender wilted greens beneath grilled chicken, sliced pork tenderloin, salmon, or a meaty portobella mushroom.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Any, Healthy, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Servings 2
Calories 104 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ounces Lacinto (dino) kale about half a bunch
  • 1⅓ Tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • salt Kosher, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced, from 1 fat clove or 2 small ones
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar

Instructions
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  • Wash hands thoroughly, lathering with soap, and rinsing under running water.
  • Wash and dry kale. Place on cutting board and remove the center rib from each leaf.
    Stack about four ribless leaves and slice across, cutting into short ribbons.
    3 ounces Lacinto (dino) kale
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet or sauté pan, and add kale. Sauté kale until briefly, coating with oil.
    1⅓ Tablespoons olive oil
  • Sprinkle with salt, red pepper flakes ( if using), and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and the kale begins to wilt.
    salt ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon garlicsalt
  • Pour the vinegar over the kale, (I add a splash directly from the bottle) and cook for another minute or longer, stirring, until kale is tender, wilted and pliable.
    2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
  • Serve the warm kale in a grain bowl, drizzled with your favorite sauce, or place it beneath grilled boneless chicken, pork tenderloin, salmon, or a portobello mushroom.

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Nutrition

Calories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 26mgPotassium: 162mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4285IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition Facts
Simple Balsamic Sauteed Kale
Amount per Serving
Calories
104
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Sodium
 
26
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
162
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
3
g
1
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
4285
IU
86
%
Vitamin C
 
40
mg
48
%
Calcium
 
113
mg
11
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, bone-friendly, cardioprotective, diabetic friendly, fast, fiber-rich, garlic, gluten-free, Mediterranean diet, phytonutrients, vitamin C
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