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!

Yield: 2-4 servings

Sauteed kale and mushrooms

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A simple and fast side dish featuring kale!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

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.

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.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 233Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 757mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 12gSugar: 13gProtein: 15g