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Garlic Sauteéd (Steamed) Greens

A simple way to prepare cooked greens. Perfect for a quick, healthy weeknight meal.

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large shallot, sliced
  • 2 large cloves garlic
  • pinch red chili flakes
  • 1 small bunch each of swiss chard/red chard and spinach, stems removed and rinsed several times
  •  coarse salt and ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup water or vegetable stock

Method:
  • Heat olive oil in a large sauce pan or large deep skillet with lid
  • Add shallots and cook over low to medium heat until soft and golden brown
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant (careful not to burn garlic)
  • Add a pinch of red chili flakes (more if you like it spicy!)
  • Stack greens in pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper
  • Add water or stock and cover pot with lid
  • Turn heat to high and let greens steam for 5 - 10 minutes
  • Check to see if greens are cooked to your liking, and serve!
  • The cooking liquid from these greens makes a colorful and delicious addition to a plate piled with mashed potatoes and turkey.

Serves 6



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