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A large skillet with sautéed torn kale leaves and sliced mushrooms mixed together.
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Sautéed Kale and Mushrooms

Sautéed kale and mushrooms is a quick and easy side dish with hearty, softened kale leaves and tender, meaty mushrooms. Great for a healthy veggie side dish!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz. white button mushrooms, sliced
  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 1 bunch kale, stems removed, washed and torn into pieces or roughly chopped
  • ¼-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 3-4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in large pan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
  • Add garlic and sauté for another minute, until fragrant.
  • Add mushrooms and sauté until they’ve released their liquid and are slightly browned. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Add kale and continue to stir and mix so the kale wilts. Season with remaining salt and pepper and red pepper flakes, if using.
  • Once kale has wilted, reduce heat to low and let it cook for another couple of minutes, to let it soften a little more and get well mixed.
  • Turn off heat and serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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Notes

Kale: I use a common curly kale (sometimes called dinosaur kale), but other varities would work as well. Just cook it until it's reduced down and softened.
Mushrooms: I use regular white button mushrooms in this recipe. But you could certainly try it with cremini mushrooms or baby bella mushrooms if you prefer. All would work great!
Watch that your pan doesn't get too dried out or the kale will burn. The liquid from the mushrooms should take care of it, but add a splash of water or broth if you need a bit more liquid in your pan.
Toppings: I highly recommend adding some red pepper flakes if you like a little heat and/or some grated Parmesan cheese at the end to mix in or serve on top of this side dish. They give a little "oomph" to the final dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 380mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g
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