Garlic Miso Kale

KALE ME CRAZY… BUT THIS SIDE DISH IS DELISH!

I am a big fan of kale. I use it in pretty much everything I make at home, and a bunch of the recipes I develop for this blog. Because of it’s “superfood” status, I think it can be intimidating. It’s packed with nutrients, leveled up from the days when it was legit ONLY a garnish… I mean, kudos to kale. You’re living the dream.

Despite my love for it, it’s a green. It needs to be dressed up a little bit for some extra excitement, and to maybe help you forget just how dang nutritious it is! (We all know what those “healthy” foods taste like…). We’ll I’m here to make being healthy easy, simple, and down right delicious — So enter this Garlic Miso Kale. It’s got some serious flavor that can elevate any meal prepped or party ready meal, and honestly, everyone is going to think you are trendy AF.

It’s only 5 ingredients, gluten-free, dairy-free, and ready in 20 minutes. Need I say more? No? We’ll keep it short, keep scrolling for the recipe!

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Garlic Miso Kale

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 bunches, green kale (6-8 cups chopped)

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 Tbsp. miso paste

  • 2 tsp. sesame seeds, toasted (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large skillet pan over medium heat, warm olive oil.

  2. Add minced garlic into the olive oil and cook until starting to brown (3-5 minutes).

  3. While garlic is cooking, destem and chop or tear kale leaves into bite sized pieces.

  4. Add miso paste into the garlic and oil and stir until combined.

  5. Toss kale into the skillet and cook until bright green and semi-wilted.

  6. While kale is cooking, heat a small skillet over medium high heat and toast sesame seeds.

    *Stir a couple of times, keep an eye on them! They can quickly go from toasted to burnt! Or buy already toasted sesame seeds!

  7. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the kale and mix until even distributed.

    *Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

NUTRITION INFO (1/4 RECIPE, WITH SESAME SEEDS)

Calories: 150, Fat: 9.4g, Carbohydrates: 13g, Fiber: 5.2g, Sugar: 3.8g, Added Sugar: 0g, Protein: 6.7g

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WHAT DO I SERVE THIS WITH?

  • As a side dish to your favorite protein/carb combo (Teriyaki chicken + rice? Yes please!)

  • As the base for a salad

  • Alone as a snack.

  • Mixed into an omelet.

  • Tossed with rice or quinoa for a whole grain salad.


xx,
mallory

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