Recipes and the results of my attempts to bring them to the table (read: tv tray).

Sunday, June 24, 2007

Sauteed Tender Greens

INGREDIENTS
1-2 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 Tablespoons & 3/4 teaspoon olive oil
1-2 lbs tender greens (spinach, beet greens, swiss chard) cleaned & stemmed (not patted dry)
Salt & Pepper to taste
Lemon wedges

DIRECTIONS
1 - Heat garlic with oil over med high heat in a large saute pan or dutch oven
2 - When garlic sizzles & starts to turn golden, add wet greens to pan
3 - Cover & cook, stirring occasionally, until completely wilted but bright green (3-5 minutes)
4 - Uncover, season to taste & cook until most liquid evaporates (~2 minutes)
5 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges

THOUGHTS
Easy way to get some tasty green stuff on the table with dinner.

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