Garlic Lemon Sauteed Kale
Tender kale sauteed with fresh garlic, rich olive oil, and a vibrant splash of lemon. It provides a bright, nutrient-packed side dish that pairs effortlessly with salmon.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Keva + Lila
Keva created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftover cooked kale in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Strip the kale leaves from their woody…
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Strip the kale leaves from their woody…
Strip the kale leaves from their woody stems and tear or chop them into bite-sized pieces.
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Peel and finely slice the garlic cloves
Peel and finely slice the garlic cloves.
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Heat 1 tbsp (15ml) of extra virgin…
Heat 1 tbsp (15ml) of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 1 minute until shimmering.
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Add the sliced garlic to the skillet…
Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 to 45 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant and barely golden (do not let it brown or burn).
Look for: fragrant and barely golden (do not let it brown or burn)
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Add the kale to the skillet in…
Add the kale to the skillet in handsful, tossing with tongs to coat in the garlic-infused oil.
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Cover the pan with a lid and…
Cover the pan with a lid and lower the heat to medium-low, letting the kale steam for 3 to 4 minutes until wilted and tender-crisp.
Look for: wilted and tender-crisp
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Uncover the pan
Uncover the pan, remove from heat, and squeeze 1 tbsp (15ml) of fresh lemon juice over the greens, tossing well to combine.
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Sprinkle with optional lemon zest before serving…
Sprinkle with optional lemon zest before serving hot alongside your cooked salmon.
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