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Sautéed kale and green beans in a blue patterned serving bowl, with bowls of mashed potatoes and quick cook carrots in the background.

Sautéed Kale and Green Beans

By: Deborah
Sautéed kale and green beans with garlic and lemon. A quick, healthy side dish ready in 15 minutes and perfect for any meal.
PREP: 8 minutes
COOK: 6 minutes
TOTAL: 14 minutes
Servings: 4 people
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 200 g (7.1 oz) green beans ends trimmed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 200 g (7.1 oz) bag sliced curly kale hard stalks removed
  • 3 cloves garlic very finely chopped
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.25 lemon juice only

Instructions

  • Add the trimmed beans to a saucepan of boiling water. Season with the tsp of salt and cook for 2 minutes.   Drain and rinse under cold water, then set aside.
  • In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the oil over a medium heat. Add the kale, garlic, salt and season well with freshly ground black pepper.   Toss or stir with tongs for 2 minutes, then add the blanched green beans.   Continue stirring for another 2 minutes until the kale has wilted down.
  • Turn off the heat and squeeze over the lemon juice. Stir, then check the seasoning, adding more if needed.   Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!

Notes

  • Get ahead – the beans can be blanched earlier in the day.   Cool and then keep in the fridge until needed at step 2.
  • Optional variations:
    • Add heat - add some chilli flakes, chopped or sliced fresh red chilli or drizzle with some harissa.
    • Add richness - garnish with grated parmesan, crumbled feta or toasted pine nuts.
    • Add savoury depth - stir through crispy pancetta or smoked bacon lardons.
    • Mediterranean version - garnish with lemon zest, olive oil and toasted almonds.
    • Asian-inspired - stir through sesame oil, light soy sauce and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
  • This sautéed kale and green beans recipe is easily adapted if you’re cooking for less or more people.

 

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Nutrition

Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 757mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5341IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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