- Yield: 4 servings
Greens and Garlic
Key Points
- Serving size: 3/4 cup
- For best buy, look for greens that are moist and crisp, with rich green leaves.
- To prepare fresh greens, rinse leaves well and trim leaves from stem.
- To store fresh greens, wrap unwashed greens in a damp paper towel, place in a plastic bag and keep in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
- Dark greens contain vitamin A, which is good for healthy eyes and skin.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and crushed red pepper to the oil and cook for 1 minute. Stir often.
- Add the braising greens and water to the pot, cover, and cook until the greens wilt, about 4 minutes. Stir often.
- Uncover the pot and cook until all the water is gone, about 5 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste and serve warm. Enjoy!
- Refrigerate leftovers.
It ain’t easy being green – unless you’re talking about this delicious recipe!
Try different combinations of greens from your local farmers’ market.