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A smiling woman in an apron holds a rustic bowl filled with finished Sautéed Kale, topped with toasted almond slivers and red onion, in a bright kitchen setting.
Stav Kogan

Sautéed Kale

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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups (2.4 oz / 68g) rinsed and chopped kale
  • 2 tbsp (0.5 oz / 14g) sliced almonds
  • 1 tbsp (0.5 oz / 15g) red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp (0.5 oz / 15g) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves (0.1 oz / 3g), minced
  • 0.25 cup (1.4 oz / 40g) diced onion
  • 0.1 tsp (0.04 oz / 1g) sea salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat the 1 tbsp. (0.5 oz / 15g) extra virgin olive oil in a medium skillet set over medium heat.
  2. Add the 0.25 cup (1.4 oz / 40g) diced onion to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onions become translucent.
  3. Add the 4 cups (2.4 oz / 68g) chopped kale, 2 minced garlic cloves (0.1 oz / 3g), 2 tbsp. (0.5 oz / 14g) sliced almonds, and 1 tbsp. (0.5 oz / 15g) red wine vinegar to the pan.
  4. Cook the mixture for about 7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the kale is nicely wilted and tender.
  5. Season the dish with 0.1 tsp. (0.04 oz / 1g) sea salt, or adjust to your personal taste, and serve warm.
  6. Don't Skip the Acid: The 1 tbsp. of red wine vinegar isn't just for flavor; acid actively works to neutralize the natural bitterness of the kale. If you are out of red wine vinegar, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or apple cider vinegar works beautifully.
  7. Keep an Eye on the Color: You want to sauté the kale just until it wilts and turns a vibrant, bright green. Overcooking will turn it a dull, muddy olive color and make it mushy.
    8. De-stem for the Best Texture: Always strip the leafy greens away from the tough, woody center ribs before chopping. The stems take much longer to cook and can make the finished dish overly chewy.
    Toast the Almonds: While the recipe works perfectly as written, for an extra chef-level touch, briefly dry-toast your sliced almonds in the pan before adding the oil and onions. This releases their essential oils and amplifies their nutty crunch.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 7.5gProtein: 2.5gFat: 10.5g

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