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Bowl with wilted kale with nutritional yeast and a lemon.
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Sautéed Fresh Kale with Garlic and Nutritional Yeast

Easy and delicious, this sautéed kale and garlic recipe comes together in just 5 minutes! It’s nutritious too, thanks to the addition of nutritional yeast. It’s the perfect warm, leafy green side dish for any meal.
Course Appetizer, dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword healthy recipe, healthy side dish, Kale Recipe, Sautéd Garlicky Kale Recipe, Vegan Kale Recipe
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 110kcal
Author Lauren McNeill, RD

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced can be subbed with 1 tsp of garlic powder
  • 4 cups kale destemmed, washed and chopped
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice optional

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until very lightly golden brown.
  • Add the kale, soy sauce and nutritional yeast and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until the kale has deepened in color and is wilted.
  • Add the lemon juice, sauté to combine, and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe is best served fresh rather than leftover, so I recommend enjoying it right away after cooking!
 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5of the recipe | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 325mg | Fiber: 3g
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