Shortcut Recipes: Sautéed Kale

Ingredients:

4 bunches kale

2- tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon coconut oil 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1-2 tablespoons of water (throughout cooking to help steam) 1 tsp. pepper (X2) 1 tbs. lemon juice Pinch of cayenne pepper Optional addition: If you’re feeling adventurous you could also top your kale with some slivered almonds, and/or parmesan cheese.

Directions:

Rinse kale well in a large bowl of cold water.

Drain and cut off the tough stems.Cut leaves into 1/4-inch strips.In a wok or large frying pan, heat the oil over moderately high heat.Add the garlic and cook, stirring 30 seconds.Add half of the greens and cook stirring, for about 1 minute or until they begin to wilt.Add the remaining greens and cook, stirring constantly for 8 to 10 minutes. Cook until the greens darken slightly and are fairly tender.
I added some water through out, as it helps to steam the greens rather than adding more oil. I usually add about a tablepsoon at a time, as and when I feel necessary.
I was making other things, so I did put a lid over the greens periodically to encourage it to cook a little faster, but do not abandon your greens because they could scortch. Season with the pepper and lemon juice.