Sautéed Kale with Chilli and Lemon

By: Deborah

This quick sautéed kale with chilli and lemon is a healthy, flavour-packed side dish. Ready in minutes, it’s the perfect accompaniment to chicken, fish, or roast dinners. 

PREP: 10

COOK: 15

TOTAL: 25

Servings: 4 people

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Equipment

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
0.25 tsp chilli flakes
zest of 1 lemon
200 g (7.1 oz) bag kale tough stalks removed
salt
3 tbsp cold water

Instructions

Put the oil, garlic, chilli flakes and half of the lemon zest in a large skillet (with lid) or saucepan. Gently heat on a low medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, until fragrant and the garlic begins to sizzle.
Add the kale and season with salt. Increase the heat to medium high and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the cold water, cover with a lid (or tightly with tin foil) and steam for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the kale is bright green and tender, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a serving dish and scatter with the remaining lemon zest.

Notes

Optional variations:
- Garnish with toasted pine nuts, almonds, grated or shaved parmesan.
- Asian-style – add splashes of sesame oil and soy sauce.
- Smoky kale – add a sprinkle of smoked paprika.
- Kale with bacon – fry cubes of pancetta or bacon lardons first, then wilt the kale in the fat.
- Vegan umami boost – add nutritional yeast.
This sautéed kale with chilli and lemon recipe is easily adapted if you’re cooking for less or more people.

Nutrition

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

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