A slow saute of lacinato kale in a bit of Earth Balance, olive oil and soy sauce transforms into perfection on a plate. This easy-to-prepare kale is a nutritional powerhouse, delivers a rich and buttery taste and offers a complex array of textures. This dish can stand alone as a meal or serve as a perfect compliment to almost any main course.
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GARLICKY LACINATO KALE
- Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 TB Earth Balance
- 1 TB olive oil
- One whole head of garlic, peeled and separated
- One bunch of lacinato kale, chopped
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1–2 TB sesame seeds
- red chili pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Melt the Earth Balance in a large, flat-bottomed skillet over medium-low heat.
- Smash each of the garlic cloves with the side of a broad knife and throw them into to melted vegan butter. Add in the olive oil and soften the garlic for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure it doesn’t burn.
- Once it is softened, remove the garlic from the skillet, but leave the remaining liquid.
- Increase the heat to medium and place the kale into the skillet and cover. Allow to slightly wilt for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir in the soy sauce.
- To serve, sprinkle with the softened garlic, sesame seeds and chili pepper flakes.
This post was last updated on July 10, 2024.
Sarah Silverlight says
Just made this lovely, uber tasty dish. I subbed out Miyako’s vegan butter and added diced Campari tomatoes when I removed from the heat. Simply marvelous! Thx so very much for posting this. Will certainly be making this again!
Rogier van Vlissingen says
Good basic idea, just sorry for all the fat, so I am leaving it out. I have plans of living a while longer and I cook without oui.
Natalie says
just made this tonight with some baked sweet potato and orzo and it was delicious! I wilted the leaves a little longer. it’s our new favorite lacinato dish, thank you!
beti says
what a great dish! sounds so good
Caitlin says
your presentation is gorgeous! i loooovvvvve the garlic in the center of the plate. kale + garlic is perfection 😉
foodfeud says
You had me at garlicky. Kale sealed the deal.
erinwyso says
Thanks Elisabeth, I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for the twitter love too! xo, erin
Elisabeth says
OMG! I can almost taste the buttery garlicky kale right now! This looks so easy and so delicious. I cannot wait to make it.