Sauteed Broccoli & Kale with Toasted Garlic Butter

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In this easy vegetable side dish, broccoli and kale are drizzled with a butter, garlic and crushed red pepper sauce. Serve this healthy recipe alongside roasted chicken, turkey or ham--or on top of your favorite whole grain, such as quinoa or farro.

Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches kale (about 1 1/2 pounds), preferably lacinato

  • 1 cup water, divided

  • 2 large heads broccoli, trimmed and cut into florets (about 12 cups)

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus more for garnish

  • ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt

  • Maldon sea salt (optional)

Directions

  1. Remove tough stems and ribs from kale; coarsely chop the greens. Cook the kale in 1/2 cup water in a large skillet over medium-high heat, covered, until barely tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a colander. Cook broccoli the same way with the remaining 1/2 cup water. Transfer the kale to a large bowl; drain the broccoli in the colander. Wipe the pan dry.

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Add the kale and cook, stirring often, until tender and browned in spots, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to the bowl. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the pan. Add the broccoli and cook, stirring often, until tender and browned in spots, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to the bowl.

  3. Heat butter, garlic and crushed red pepper in the pan over medium heat until the butter is melted. Cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is light brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle the butter over the vegetables and sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt; gently toss to combine. Serve topped with a sprinkling of Maldon sea salt and crushed red pepper, if desired.

    Sauteed Broccoli and Kale with Toasted Garlic Butter

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 1, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Finish with Steps 2-3 just before serving.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2015

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

105 Calories
7g Fat
9g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Serving Size about 3/4 cup
Calories 105
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g 9%
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Vitamin A 7928IU 159%
Vitamin C 135mg 150%
Folate 131mcg 33%
Sodium 187mg 8%
Calcium 123mg 9%
Iron 2mg 8%
Magnesium 45mg 11%
Potassium 516mg 11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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