I love kale. My boys love kale. Even my husband goes for it. Kale is a universally favorite vegetable in our family. And boy am I lucky since it’s a superfood. Given our collective kale obsession, I am always looking for more ways to cook kale, and this is one of my favorites.
Let’s not forget that kale is one of those”naturally gluten free” foods as my friend Shirley would say. So try it, you just might like it.
Sauteéd Kale
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bunch kale, trimmed and chopped into 1-inch strips
- ¼ teaspoon celtic sea salt
Instructions
- In a large saute pan, heat oil over medium heat
- Reduce heat to medium low and add onion
- Sauté for 15 minutes until caramelized
- Add kale and sauté for 5 minutes uncovered
- Cover pot with a lid and sauté for 1-2 minutes until wilted
- Add salt and serve
Equipment
Sometimes I like to throw a few thinly sliced carrots into this dish to add a bit of color. Have you ever sautéd kale before? What other veggies or seasonings do you enjoy adding to your sautéed kale? Leave a comment and let us all know.
Here are some more gluten free kale recipes you might enjoy:
–Sauteed Kale with Garlic and Onion (Melting Tuscan Kale) from Kalyn of Kalyn’s Kitchen
-Kale Caesar Slaw from Silvana of Dish Towel Diaries
–Sautéed Kale & Mushrooms from Carrie of Ginger Lemon Girl
Wendy--Celiacs in the House says
Yay for kale! I have kale in my last three posts. Smoothies, potato cakes, soup all have kale this week. Your turkey meatloaf is on the menu this week, too.
Aiko says
Kale is also great sauteed with garlic, olive oil and a dash of organic soy sauce. Add toasted sesame seeds and or oil at the end for an asian twist..
Kelly- 18 Hour Kitchen says
Our family loves kale too! I add just a pinch of nutmeg (thanks to Rachael Ray) and it’s so delicious.
Ashley Craft (Taste for Healthy) says
Wow! Nutmeg? I would have never thought of that! Can’t wait to try it… :)
Veracity says
Nutmeg is a wonderful thing
Debbie says
My friend gave me a nutmeg grinder years ago. I was hooked. Fresh nutmeg is wonderful on and in so many foods.
Mara says
We eat kale a lot, as well – something about it feels incredibly healthy. For the most part, I saute the leafy parts with a ton of garlic in olive oil that I cook first until the garlic softens and sweetens a bit. After I’ve added the kale and tossed it with the garlic and oo, I add a little water and cover to steam until tender (about 7 minutes). Salt, pepper, sometimes a squeeze of lemon juice, done!
Green Shushi says
I like it simply with garlic. OMG delicious!
Jamie says
My new favorite recipe for kale or other dark leafy greens is pretty similar but i love adding some fresh lemon juice to finish. So yummy. Check out my recipe here :O)
http://jamiesnourishingbites.blogspot.com/2011/01/cleansing-greens.html
Rachael Pettus says
I grow lovely red Russian kale. It’s excellent sauteed as you describe with the addition of a few red chili flakes and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Viki says
Oh I love red kale just transplanted some volunteers.
Veracity says
Where do you get Russian kale?
Kathleen Ayers says
When I make this dish, I frequently throw in any leftover extra vegetables I have in the refrigerator. The raw veggies go in early, the cooked ones at the last minute to warm up. We also like Five Spice Powder as a seasoning, which mixes nicely with the onions and kale.
Maggie says
Oh I’ll be trying this! I just steamed kale for the first time last night – a little late to the kale party :) We make kale chips a lot, and we add kale to our cookie. But I would love to try it this way, especially with the caramelized onions!
Natalie says
I too am in love with kale! I started having it with my breakfast soup each morning, & now it’s not the same without it. I steam & puree it with broccoli, zucchini, cauliflower, garlic & onion. I also sauté some with garlic & onion & pour the soup over this mix in a bowl, just to give it a bit of texture. I spice this up with paprika & turmeric. A super-healthy start to the day!
Irene says
that is an interesting way to eat that! I am always looking for ways to squeeze more good veggies in. Thanks!
Veracity says
Wow I never thought of breakfast soup, thats a good idea, can you elaborate? I have lots of stock from my crockpot frozen in sandwich bags..I amgiane I can start there…what else Paleo do you add?