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sautéed kale
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Easy Sautéed Kale with Garlic and Ponzu Sauce

Homegrown kale sautéed in sesame oil with garlic and ponzu sauce is flavorful and healthy.
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: easy, garden fresh, homegrown vegetables
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh kale
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp ponzu sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic sliced

Instructions

  • Wash and dry kale completely. Use a salad spinner and/or paper towels.
  • Strip the kale leaves away from the tough fibrous stems (discard) and put in a large mixing bowl.
  • Drizzle with 1 tbsp sesame oil and ponzu sauce. Massage the leaves for 1-2 minutes to help soften the fibrous texture and reduce bitterness.
  • Heat remaining sesame oil and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add sliced garlic and kale leaves to skillet and sauté for 3-5 minutes. Test a small bite to see if it is tender enough. Do not cook longer than 7-8 minutes because it can actually make the kale tougher.
  • Remove and serve immediately!