Easy and Simple Cooked Kale Greens
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This easy cooked kale greens recipe is so simple that it will became a game changer and a staple for a fast, healthy, and delicious leafy green side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 head kale (lacinato, dinosaur, Red Russian or curly), stems removed and roughly chopped
- 1 ½ Tbsp olive oil
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Take the stems off the kale by using your hands or running a small knife up the side of the stems. It's up to you how deep you want to go in removing the stem. (see my raw kale picture for reference).
- Bring a large shallow pan (skillet) to medium high heat on the stove and add olive oil.
- Throw in chopped kale, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Stir for two to four minutes or until wilted.
- Serve immediately. Add salt to taste. Happy Eating! Beckie
Notes
Wanna up your kale greens game? Add another ingredient to the kale as it's cooking. Try soy sauce, sesame oil, red chili flakes, garlic, fish sauce, vinegar, onions, hot sauce, fresh or dried herbs, favorite spices (mine is curry).
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