By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026

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Garlicky Kale

Serves 2

120 cal · 45 min

Garlicky Kale

Recipe GLPR66ed39cc9d7370

4.0(1)
Side Dish
45 min
120 cal
Servings: 2
Stovetop
SNAP eligible

A simple, nutrient-rich side dish of tender braised kale infused with fresh garlic and tangy balsamic vinegar. The kale is gently wilted to reduce its volume while maintaining its vibrant color and beneficial nutrients. This quick and easy preparation highlights the natural flavors of high-quality ingredients, making it a perfect complement to any main course.

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Ingredients

Olive oil

1 bunch curly kale, stems removed and roughly chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Directions

  1. Warm a large pot over medium heat and add a generous drizzle of olive oil, allowing it to heat through for about 1 minute.

  2. Add the chopped kale to the pot and immediately cover with a lid. Cook for approximately 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the volume of the kale has reduced by about half and the leaves become tender and wilted.

  3. Remove the lid and add the minced garlic and balsamic vinegar. Stir constantly for about 30 seconds to ensure the garlic and vinegar are evenly distributed throughout the kale.

  4. Transfer the garlicky kale to a serving dish and serve immediately while hot.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

This is a straightforward weeknight side that checks most boxes well. Kale, garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar are all stocked reliably at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, and Walmart, so no special trips required. The 45-minute stated time is honest if you count resting or a slow sauté for full tenderness, though an impatient cook can finish it in 20 minutes at high heat. The real catch is yield: two servings means this is a side dish for a couple or part of a larger meal, and leftover kale doesn't reheat into anything pleasant, so you're committed to eating it the same night or cold the next day.

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