I love to serve a green veggie with my meals, some of my favorite options include roasted broccoli, grilled zucchini and this super easy sauteed kale.
Sauteed Kale Ingredients
To make this kale you need olive oil, onion, kale, chicken broth, garlic, herbs, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper. This sauteed kale is one of my favorite side dish recipes. It is perfect with main dishes like lemon chicken wings, baked bacon ranch chicken and beef brisket.
How Do You Make Sauteed Kale?
Place olive oil in a pan or large skillet, then add onion to the pan. Cook the onion until it’s softened. Add seasonings to the onions, then place the kale in the pan, along with a little chicken or vegetable broth. Cook the kale, stirring occasionally, until the kale has wilted and the liquid has evaporated. Add some garlic to the pan, then garnish with fresh herbs and serve.
Tips For The Perfect Side Dish
This dish works with both traditional curly kale and dinosaur kale, which is a flat leaf variety. Sauteed kale will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days, which makes it great for meal prep. You can use any type of fresh herbs in this dish. I typically use chopped parsley because I always have it on hand, but other great options include green onions, basil or dill.
Sauteed Kale Flavor Variations
This is a basic recipe for kale, but you can add any number of ingredients to this dish to customize it to your tastes.
Flavorings: Amp up the flavor with some bacon, olives, smoked paprika, shallots or try swapping butter for olive oil. Vegetables: Add more veggies to the mix by making a blend of kale with mushrooms, green beans, artichokes or fennel. Greens: This dish also works well with other types of greens such as spinach, turnip greens and escarole. Cheese: Add a sprinkling of cheese such as feta cheese or freshly grated parmesan. Lemon: You can squeeze a little lemon juice over the top to boost the flavor and reduce bitterness.
You can’t go wrong with a quick and easy side dish, and this sauteed kale is sure to please any crowd!
