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4.69 from 16 votes

Sauteed Kale with Garlic and Onions

Simple sauteed kale with garlic and onions - a flavorful and healthy side dish that's easy enough for a weeknight dinner and fancy enough for your holiday table.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Gluten Free, Kale, Oil Free, Side Dish
Servings: 4
Calories: 32.6kcal
Author: Teresa Sklenicka

Ingredients

  • ½ pound kale chopped
  • ½ medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic sliced
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a deep skillet or large pot, saute the onions for about 5 minutes, until they are soft.
  • Add the garlic and saute for another minute, until the garlic is fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
  • Add the kale and the vegetable broth. Stir the kale, onions, and garlic together until the kale begins to wilt. Cover the pan and allow the kale to steam for 3 to 5 minutes, until the kale is as tender as you like.
  • Stir in the red wine vinegar and maple syrup, and add salt and black pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 32.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.4g | Protein: 1.9g | Fat: 0.9g | Sodium: 110.9mg | Fiber: 2.6g | Sugar: 2.2g | Vitamin A: 2761.73IU | Vitamin C: 54.36mg | Calcium: 151.43mg | Iron: 0.98mg