This easy, plant-based recipe for Oil-Free Garlic Greens by infusing water with garlic and red chili flake. Add in any dark greens, like chard, kale, and spinach, and sauté for a simple healthy recipe that is full of delicious Italian flavor.
Servings: 6
Calories: 44kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic smashed
- 2 teaspoons red chili flake
- 1 bunch chard about 4 cups
- 1 bunch kale about 4 cups
- 1 bunch spinach about 4 cups
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large saute pan, combine the garlic and red chili flake with 1/4 cup of water (enough to cover the bottom of the pan). Warm over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes, until the garlic is aromatic and soft enough to smash with a spoon.
- While the garlic infuses, prepare your greens. Strip the chard stems from the leaves. Chop the stems into bite-sized pieces and set aside. Chop the chard leaves. Strip the kale stems from the leaves, discard the stems, and chop the kale. Trim the spinach. Submerge all of the greens in a big bowl of water (or a salad spinner). Use your hands to agitate the greens and any grit or silt will fall to the bottom of the bowl.
- Once the garlic has softened, increase your heat to medium-high. Add the chopped chard stems and sauté (stirring frequently), for 1-2 minutes. Add all of the other greens. Use tongs to toss the greens, continuously turning them until they wilt, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.