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Finished lemon garlic kale on a white platter with wedges of fresh lime
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5 from 3 votes

Lemon Garlic Kale

This lemon garlic kale is a quick and easy side dish that is so delicious you won't even know it's good for you!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic, kale, lemon
Servings: 4
Calories: 95kcal
Author: Andrea Mut

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • pinch dried chili flakes, optional
  • ¾ cup chicken or vegetable stock or water
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 8 cups kale, chopped with thick stems removed
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • In a large sautè pan or pot, heat olive oil over medium-low heat.
  • Add garlic, cumin, and chili flakes if using. Cook, stirring for one minute.
  • Add kale then pour in the stock and wine. Stir to combine.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 5 minutes or until kale is tender. You can add more liquid to the pan if it is drying out before kale reaches desired doneness.
  • Remove from heat and pour in fresh lemon juice. Stir well. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

Notes

Storage: Keep covered in the refrigerator for 5 days. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g