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
Karen R says
This is exactly how we most often make kale! Sometimes I add a few tomatoes and some garlic to the mix.
Deborah Howard says
I love this recipe for kale We love kale in our house too. I also add chunks of fresh garlic or sometimes I put a few cloves through a garlic press and then add it. Dorie Greenspan recommends taking out the germ of the garlic clove and says that takes away any bitterness from the garlic. I’ve just started trying that & no verdict yet. Since I’m the garlic lover in my home, I thought it might make it a bit milder for everyone else
Jen says
I like it with garlic, onion, sea salt, and crushed red pepper. However, my favorite way of eating kale is in a raw marinated salad. Chop kale finely or chiffonade, and massage with sea salt til it becomes a little more tender, a few minutes. Separately, whisk a minced clove of garlic, and a half and half mix of EVOO and lemon juice. Pour over kale, toss, and let it sit for a while. Even better the next day. Right before serving, add whatever raw chopped veggies you’d like … I especially like tomatoes and cukes, and some homegrown mung bean sprouts.
Lisa Torres says
I love KALE..especially with you smoked paprika fish recipe!! FAVORITE..
I am soo excited. I just got Suzanne Somers Sexy Forever Book…and
ELANA you are the first on the list for recommended reading list..albeit your last name helps BUT STILL..THATS HUGE!!…
WHOO HOO!!! congrats.. Love Suzanne..she is the inspiration that started me to healthy eating journey that started over 15 years ago. All her info keeps helping me to heal my body and I finally have some answers now that I have FINALLY been diagnosed with Celiac and have a corn allergy….Opps sorry know this was about Kale..was just SOO EXCITED!!!
Lisa T
Meg says
101 Cookbook’s Raw Tuscan Kale Salad http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/raw-tuscan-kale-salad-recipe.html is awesome, it’s like a really good Caesar salad. I actually use your Cranberry Almond bread to make the crispy croutons for this recipe.. deeelish!
Alta says
I too love kale! Well, any green leafy veggie, actually. Husband will eat kale chips, but that’s about it. Tis is similar to how I cook mine. So easy and yum!
Alison says
This sounds good! I’ve never tried kale yet but I know its supposed to be so good for you. Definitely going to try this recipe! Thanks Elana!
Kristen says
I’m going to make this tonight. I have kale in my fridge and it will go great with the salmon I am already making. Thanks for the idea!
Alena Mack says
I like adding garlic and mushrooms, and sometimes collard greens as well! I love greens, sometimes the simpler the better!
Keri says
Gingered kale!
Veracity says
omg GINGER yes!