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Simple Greens

Mystrie Davis
Sep 26
1 min read

Updated: Sep 26

This 6 minute recipe turns your greens into a delishous and simple side dish that is a perfect complement to just about any meal

Prep time

1 min

Cook time

5 min

Total time

6 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Easy

Materials

Stove, frying pan, knife, cutting board


Ingredients


  • 4 or more cups of your favorite greens, spinach or kale work amazing

  • 1 tbs olive oil

  • 1 tsp lemon juice

  • salt and pepper to taste


Instructions


  1. If using whole kale leafs roughly chop, if using baby greens you can skip this step

  2. Preheat pan to medium heat

  3. Once heated add the olive oil and swish around in the pan

  4. Add in greens and stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until just wilted

  5. Add salt and pepper taste

  6. Cut off heat

  7. Add the splash of lemon juice

  8. Stir well and enjoy!



Substitutions and Variations


  • Spinach and kale work great but I have also used other types of hearty greens such as collard or mustard greens. If using these greens add a little more cooking time.

  • Add minced garlic to this recipe to take it up a notch


Storage and Reheating


  • Best eaten fresh


Serving Ideas


  • Can serve along side grilled meat and roasted sweet potatoes for a easy meal


 
 
 

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