Sautéed Kale with Garlic, Shallots, and Capers

Name: Sautéed Kale with Garlic, Shallots, and Capers
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil; ½ cup shallots; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons capers; 1 to taste kosher salt

A flavorful side dish of tender kale sautéed with aromatic shallots, garlic, and briny capers in olive oil. This healthy and delicious preparation brings out the best in fresh kale.

4 servings

27 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•¼ cup olive oil
•½ cup shallots
•4 cloves garlic
•2 tablespoons capers
•1 to taste kosher salt

Cooking Instructions

1.
Bring extra-large pot of salted water to boil. Add kale and cook until almost tender, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse kale under cold running water. Drain again. Coarsely chop kale. DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
15 min
2.
Heat oil in large pot (preferably nonstick) over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until tender but not brown, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and capers; stir 1 minute. Stir in kale and sauté until tender and heated through, about 7 minutes. Season to taste with coarse salt and pepper. Transfer kale to large bowl and serve.
12 min