We all need a few easy vegetable side dish recipes in our back pocket, and even better if it happens to be healthy as well as delicious. Kale is a nutritional powerhouse, cooks quickly and with a little love can become one of your favorite vegetables. My Sautéed Kale and Mushrooms comes together in minutes for a side dish that’s equal parts elevated and simple.
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A Little Bit About Kale
Kale is part of the brassica family that includes broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels sprouts. A great source of calcium, iron, vitamin C and vitamin A kale is one of healthiest veggies out there. There are a number of varieties of kale that are both edible and used for ornamental gardening. The most common types of kale you will find at the grocery store are common curly kale and lacinato kale (also know and dinosaur kale, Tuscan kale or cavolo nero).
How to Make Sautéed Kale and Mushrooms
I love this kale dish as it is quite simple to prepare and makes a great side dish for everything from chicken to pork (like this pork tenderloin with bourbon apples). Like a lot of great dishes this starts with sauteing olive oil and garlic, along with sliced mushrooms (you can choose any type of mushrooms you like, from simple white button or portobello mushrooms to wild mushrooms like oyster, king trumpet or chanterelle). Add in chopped kale (I prefer lacinato but curly kale works as well) and broth, cover and cook for five minutes, stirring once or twice (the kale may look like it’s a lot but will reduce quite a bit as it’s cooking). Remove the pan from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the kale.
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Sauteed Kale and Mushrooms
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 8 oz package of mushrooms sliced
- 1 large buch kale (preferably lacinato) stems removed and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice juice from 1/2 a lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and mushrooms to the pan and saute for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.
- Add kale, broth, salt and pepper to the skillet. Cover and cook for five minutes, stirring once or twice.
- Remove pan from heat and drizzle in lemon juice. Serve as desired.
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amy says
I am in the midst of trying to collect a good list of side recipe for my mid week dinners. I’m finding that since I’m stuck at home, we are eating a lot of healthier as I do have a bit more time to cook. We love kale but we don’t always eat it enough. Love the combination with mushrooms. Yum!
Rob says
Such an easy, delicious and nutritious side dish! And the background about kale was good to learn.
Brianna May says
This is the perfect easy side dish! Yum!
LaKita says
Love a good side dish that combines two of my favorite ingredients, mushrooms and kale!!
Heather says
I love sauteed kale and super love sauteed mushrooms, so I know I am going to LOVE this recipe! Big fan of those quick and healthy side dishes, and this sounds like a real winner.
Addie says
These sautéed veggies are such a great side dish! Love it paired with chicken!
Liz says
I love the idea of adding mushrooms to the kale!
Kate says
I love it that ir was simple to make yet so tasty. The garlic really brought out the flavor!
Amanda Dixon says
This is such a delicious, versatile side dish! I just loved the brightness the lemon juice added, and it truly goes with just about everything.
Naïby says
I love sautéed kale. I usually live it with lemon juice but having it mushrooms is great too!
Cathleen says
My husband hates kale and hates mushrooms, but luckily he is out of town this week so I am definitely making this! Thank you so much for the recipe 🙂
Nicole Washington says
I need more healthy side dishes like these. Thank you for sharing!
Loreto and Nicoletta says
I have to say we love kale. Love how you did it with mushrooms and your look so plump and juicy.ni can imagine the play of texture and flavor! Thanks for sharing!👌🙏❤️😋
Moop Brown says
I love how simple and easy while healthy this recipe is. Seems perfect for busy weeknights as wel..
Maggie says
Great recipe. I had leftover kale and mushrooms from a casserole I made, found this recipe and zing! Letting it saute in the broth (i may have added a little wine) was just enough to soften the kale and keep the bright green color. The lemon on top – brilliant!
Brianna says
Yay, I’m thrilled you liked it! Definitely one of my favorite easy veggie dishes.
ESP says
Thanks so much for this recipe. I have been making this at least once a week for the past couple of months. Simple, easy, delicious, perfect.
Carol says
Quick, easy and delicious, will definitely make this again.
Julie says
I have never left a comment on a recipe before, and I have been googling recipes for YEARS since I didn’t know how to cook. This Sauteed Kale and Mushrooms is AMAZING! I think it might be the first recipe I have followed that actually came out tasting like restaurant food. Even my 14 year old daughter loved it, and she NEVER likes the veggies I cook. The squeeze of lemon at the end really takes the entire dish up a notch. 10 Stars! Thank you so much!
Brianna Simmons says
Julie, this is one of the best comments I’ve recieved!!! You absolutely made my day 🙂
Flora says
i love this recipe and add quinoa, cranberry raising and feta cheese . That was a great meal
Brianna Simmons says
Those are all delicious additions!
Steve Kowalski says
Will prepare again !
Anthony L says
Fantastic recipe that tastes incredible. Hard to believe such simple ingredients and technique could produce something as delicious as this.
Wendy says
AMAZING! I ADDED SPINACH TOO AS WELL AS RED PEPPER FLAKES. SOOOO GOOD
Kat S says
Tasty, healthy and easy to make. I’d make it again.