Simple Greens
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
If using whole kale leafs roughly chop, if using baby greens you can skip this step
Preheat pan to medium heat
Once heated add the olive oil and swish around in the pan
Add in greens and stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until just wilted
Add salt and pepper taste
Cut off heat
Add the splash of lemon juice
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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