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Sautéed Kale with Pan Fried Paneer

This quick and easy Sautéed Kale with Pan Fried Paneer recipe is simple, nutritious, and unexpectedly delicious!
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheese, Greens
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Pan Fried Paneer

  • 6 oz paneer, cut into cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt
  • Cracked black pepper

Sautéed Kale

  • 2 bunches lacinato kale, (about 7 cups) ribs removed, leaves chopped
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika, + more for garnish
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Lemon zest, optional garnish
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
    2 tbsp olive oil
  • Add the paneer and season it with a pinch of salt and some cracked black pepper.
    6 oz paneer, Salt, Cracked black pepper
  • Cook the paneer for 2-3 minutes on each side. The paneer may stick, so watch it closely. If it sticks too much, add another tbsp of oil. It will be done when it is lightly toasted and golden in color.
  • Remove the paneer from the pan and set aside for later.
  • Add 1 tbsp olive oil and the kale to the same pan and toss the kale so it begins to wilt.
    2 bunches lacinato kale, 1 tbsp olive oil
  • After about 3 minutes, season the kale with salt, onion powder, smoked paprika, lemon juice, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
    ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp lemon juice, Salt to taste, Red pepper flakes
  • Cook until kale fully wilts down, about another 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, add the paneer back to the pan, and toss with the kale.
  • Serve with a garnish of smoked paprika and lemon zest.
    Lemon zest