Sautéed Kale with Lemon and Garlic

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier than vegetable oil.

lemon

💰Cheaper: lime

Lime provides a similar acidity and flavor profile.

red pepper flakes

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Black pepper can add heat without the cost of specialty spices.

Remove leaves from the stems of the kale, discarding the stems.

Rinse the kale and chop it into coarse pieces.

Transfer the chopped kale to a bowl.

Slice 3 cloves of garlic thinly.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.

Add the sliced garlic and a pinch of red pepper flakes to the skillet, sautéing for about 1 minute without browning the garlic.

Add the chopped kale to the skillet and toss until it starts to wilt, about 5 minutes.

Season with about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste.

Squeeze half a lemon over the sautéed kale and toss to combine.

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