Sautéed kale and mushrooms

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I love that kale has catapulted from lowly salad bar garnish to center stage superfood. We used it in planters as a pretty accent in garden pot arrangements and now we’re loading it onto our plate.

Well done, us.

I really like kale. Then again, I really like most dark, leafy greens.

Kale melts down like spinach but the end product has much more substance. It holds its form a bit more. This makes it feel even more hearty.

Plus, it’s fun to stuff a pan full and watch it wilt, wilt, wilt.

Here, I’ve paired it with some sautéed onions, garlic and mushrooms. Delicious combination and couldn’t be easier.

I highly recommend adding some red pepper flakes if you like a little heat and/or some grated Parmesan at the end.

Enjoy!

Sauteed kale and mushrooms

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Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Total Time 20 minutes

Serves 2-4 servings     adjust servings

A simple and fast side dish featuring kale!

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4-8 oz. white mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 1 bunch kale, stems removed, washed and torn into pieces
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 3-4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in large pan over medium heat.
2. Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
3. Add garlic and sauté for another minute, until fragrant.
4. Add mushrooms and sauté until they’ve released their liquid and are slightly browned.
5. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
6. Reduce heat to medium-low.
7. Add kale and continue to stir and mix so the kale wilts.
8. Season with remaining salt and pepper and red pepper flakes, if using.
9. Once kale has wilted, reduce heat to low and let it cook for another couple of minutes, to let it soften.
10. Turn off heat and add Parmesan, if desired.

Recipe Notes

Watch that your pan doesn't get too dried out or the kale will burn. Add a splash of water if you need a bit more liquid.

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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Amount Per Serving	As Served
Calories 108kcal Calories from fat 32
% Daily Value
Total Fat 4g	6%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Sodium 527mg	22%
Carbohydrate 16g	5%
Dietary Fiber 5g	20%
Sugars 5g
Protein 8g

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

	Calories	2000
Total Fat	Less than	65g
Sat Fat	Less than	25g
Cholesterol	Less than	300mg
Sodium	Less than	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate		300g
Dietary Fiber		25g