Warm Kale Salad for One
This 10 minute warm kale salad for one is a great way to use up hearty greens after they've started to go bad. Turn wilting greens into a flavorful warm salad with this simple recipe.
Servings 2 cups
Equipment
- knife
- cutting board
- Medium Skillet
- rubber spatula
- Microplaner
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter sub olive oil for vegan
- ½ onion sliced
- 4 cloves garlic slivered
- 4 cups chopped kale or other hearty greens well dried
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or lime juice or apple cider vinegar
- grated parmesan cheese omit for vegan
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Heat cast iron skillet over medium heat. While skillet is heating, chop up kale, and thinly slice ½ red onion.
- Melt 2 Tablespoons butter in pan. Then add ½ whole onion (sliced). Season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Sautee for 3-4 minutes, or until onion is slightly translucent.
- After onion is slightly translucent and softened, add 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and about 4 cups of chopped kale. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring kale occasionally. Remove from heat once kale is softened, and a bright green color.
- Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, and enjoy.
- Serve with a pan fried pork chop, tofu, scrambled eggs, or salami + your favorite grain for a full meal.
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Notes
- It may seem like a lot of kale, but 4 cups raw kale = ~2.5 cups cooked kale. Plus, it's great as leftovers, so make extra!
- Use whatever kind of hearty greens you have on hand like kale, collared greens, cabbages, and even spinach.