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Spicy Sautéed Kale with Andouille Sausage in cast iron skillet.
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5 from 7 votes

Sauteed Kale with Andouille Sausage

Sauteed Kale with Andouille Sausage is a modern twist on a Southern classic that's quick and easy to make! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dishes - Vegetables
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil or as needed
  • 4 ounces (2 links) Andouille sausage halved and sliced
  • 2 large bunches kale tough stems removed, coarsely chopped --OR-- 1 (16-ounce) bag kale
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce or to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the Andouille sausage and cook 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate.
  • Working in batches, add the kale to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium and cook until kale wilts. Repeat with remaining kale, adding oil as necessary. Add the garlic in batches along with each batch of kale, seasoning each cooked batch of kale with salt and black pepper.
  • Return kale and sausage to skillet and heat through.
  • Splash with vinegar and add Tabasco sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

SUBSTITUTIONS:
  • Use any leafy greens such as Swiss chard, collard, mustard, or turnip.
  • Use kielbasa in place of andouille.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 263mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g