Garlicky Sautéed Greens

Looking for a way to add more greens into your diet? Look no further! Here is a simple and easy recipe that requires just a handful of ingredients and only 5 minutes to cook.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine Fusion

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings people

Calories 111kcal

Equipment

1 Vitamix Blender

Ingredients

1 bunch Lacinato kale (greens such as chard, collard. beet greens, kohlrabi can also be used)
8 pods garlic (I'm a garlic girl :)
1 tbsp sesame seeds (raw not roasted )
2 tbsp grated lemon rind (grate rind from 1 firm lemon)
1 tsp chilli flakes (omit if you don't like spice)
1 tsp sea salt or Himalayan salt (use as per your taste)
2 tbsp sesame oil (you can use any oil)
1 lemon (juiced)

Instructions

Chop garlic in a small blender or by hand
Grate lemon rind from 1 lemon
Wash and chop the greens you are using
Cut 1 lemon into half to squeeze fresh lemon juice
Turn on heat, place cast iron pan on heat. Once hot, add oil and heat. Add garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute, add chilli flakes stir frying for another minute. Add in the greens, such as kale and toss well for about 2 minutes, then add the grated lemon rind and salt to taste and toss for another minute. Turn off heat and finally add sesame seeds and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Serve warm as a side dish with your favourite protein.
This is also s a great appetizer served with sourdough bread.
Delicious with rice and dal as well.

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