Sautéed Kale (or other hardy green)

This is a simple side dish that features kale or any other hardy green.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 105 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup onions* finely diced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 6 cups kale* stems removed, cut or torn into 1 inch pieces (can use other hardy greens such as swiss chard or collard greens)
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth* can also use vegetable broth or water
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic* minced
  • 2 tbsp parsley* chopped fresh herbs (any combination)
  • dill*

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until just softened.
  • Add the salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes to the pan. Stir to combine.
  • Place the kale (or other greens) in the pan, and pour in the chicken broth.
  • Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until kale is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Sprinkle the fresh herbs over the top, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 384mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10210IUVitamin C: 98mgCalcium: 264mgIron: 2mg
Keyword collard greens, dill, garlic, kale, onion, parsley, stock, swiss chard