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Sautéed Kale with Garlic and Lemon

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds kale (2 large bunches), stems removed, leaves torn into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add a generous amount of salt. Cook kale until just tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain well.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add kale; season generously with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing often, until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice; toss to combine, and serve.

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