Sautéed Kale and Fennel with Chili Flakes
A simple and flavorful sautéed dish combining the earthiness of kale and the subtle sweetness of fennel.

1 serving of sautéed kale and fennel with chili flakes (A simple and flavorful sautéed dish combining the earthiness of kale and the subtle sweetness of fennel.) contains 191 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 29% carbs, 63% fat, and 9% protein. This is a good source of fiber (22% of your Daily Value), potassium (17% of your Daily Value), and calcium (16% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 2 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 15 minutes
Ingredients
Olive oil 2 tbsp or 27g
Crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp or 0.3g
Directions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the sliced fennel and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden at the edges and just tender, 5–7 minutes.
- Add the chopped kale and toss to coat. Cook until wilted and tender, 4–6 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes and salt and cook 1 minute to bloom the seasoning.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of sautéed kale and fennel with chili flakes (198g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 191 | |
| Fats | 15g | 19% |
| Saturated fats | 2g | 10% |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 15g | 5% |
| Net carbs | 9g | |
| Fiber | 6g | 22% |
| Sugar | 6g | |
| Protein | 4g | |
| Calcium | 158mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 814mg | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 36μg | |
| Beta carotene | 4647μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% |
| Copper | 1mg | 121% |
| Fluoride | 0μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 126μg | 32% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 28% |
| Niacin | 1mg | 9% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 17% |
| Retinol | 0μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 1μg | 3% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A IU | 7820IU | |
| Vitamin A | 391μg | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 94mg | 105% |
| Vitamin D IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin E | 4mg | 24% |
| Vitamin K | 554μg | 462% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 6% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 6g | |
| Sucrose | 0g | |
| Glucose | 0g | |
| Fructose | 0g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 2g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 10g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2g | |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 0.1g | |
| Arginine | 0.1g | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2g | |
| Cystine | 0g | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.3g | |
| Glycine | 0.1g | |
| Histidine | 0g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.1g | |
| Leucine | 0.2g | |
| Lysine | 0.1g | |
| Methionine | 0g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1g | |
| Proline | 0.1g | |
| Serine | 0.1g | |
| Threonine | 0.1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.1g | |
| Valine | 0.1g | |


