Description
This simple sautéed kale is widely loved in my house—it’s one of my all-time favorite ways to enjoy curly kale. The toasted sesame oil gives it a savory depth of Asian-inspired flavor while the garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes give it a nice spicy kick. Add in some white or black sesame seeds for show (and also some added nutrients—like calcium), and voila! You’ve got a beautiful green side dish that’s so good that even the kids will be begging for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil
- 2 large bunches of curly kale, rinsed, stems removed, and roughly chopped into bite-sized pieces.
- ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder (or two large cloves of garlic, minced)
- ¼ teaspoon of salt (adjust to personal taste)
- ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon of sesame seeds (white or black)
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add the toasted sesame oil.
- Once hot, add the chopped kale and toss it with the oil using a spatula.
- Add the garlic powder (or fresh minced garlic), salt, and red pepper flakes and use the spatula to mix it evenly with the kale.
- Continue to cook for about 5-7 minutes, regularly tossing with the spatula to prevent kale from burning. The kale should shrink in size drastically and become soft, bright green, and chewy.
- Stir in sesame seeds, remove from heat, and enjoy!
Keywords: asian, greens, kale, sesame, side, spicy