Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Sauteed Greens

Wow, it's already Tuesday?  It feels like forever since I've posted (even though it was only Friday!)  I decided to take yesterday off because #1.  I had to work until 4 yesterday (woohoo for time and a half!) and #2.  We had a cookout with friends, and I just couldn't get away to post.   So I hope you'll forgive me!

How did you guys enjoy the long weekend?


To make up for it, I'll be doing a recipe post today (not normally a recipe post day, if you haven't noticed!). 

The beginning of the CSA season always means that greens are aplenty so I've got to come up with different ways to use them.  But honestly?  My favorite way of preparing greens is just simply sauteed with a little bit of olive oil and garlic.  It really lets the greens shine!


Ingredients:


1 bunch kale
1 bunch rainbow chard
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste

Wash the kale and chard well under cold water and drain.  Remove kale and chard from stems and slice the greens thinly.

In a large saute pan, heat olive oil under medium high heat.  Add garlic and saute for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.  Season with salt and pepper.

Add greens and saute until just wilted, about 2-3 minutes.  The color should still be a vibrant green.  Serve right away.


This is a quick and easy side dish that is sure to please!  And if you love greens, like we do, you definitely won't be disappointed!  See you guys tomorrow!
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24 comments:

  1. Food, Fun and Life in the CharenteMay 31, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    One of our favourite vegetables :-)) Diane

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  2. yummychunkletMay 31, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Greens! Yum! Very healthy and necessary after a weekend of carefree eating!

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  3. StephenCMay 31, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    I am so with you. This is exactly how we prepare greens at least once a week.

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  4. BoMay 31, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    I love greens prepared this way... I always add just a splash of vinegar.

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  5. NewyorkerbyheartMay 31, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    So simple and yet so delicious :-)

    /Birthe

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  6. Sommer JMay 31, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Yummy, simple and healthy! Can I haz?

    I am jealous of your CSA boxes :) Am looking for an equivalent here!

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  7. Tina V.May 31, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    This would be amazing as a side dish for fish :)
    (you can see that I really like it by the rhyme at the end :D)

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  8. Belinda @zomppaMay 31, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    So lovely, simple, and green!

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  9. purabi nahaMay 31, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Yummy and simple...this is the beauty of this dish. Shall revisit your blog soon!

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  10. Beth Dotson BrownMay 31, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    We just had similar greens last night! I also add caramelized onions and top it with dried cranberries and toasted pumpkin seeds.

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  11. Kate@DiethoodMay 31, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Glad you had a good holiday! We also grilled and spent some time with friends... fun times! :)

    I love this... so simple, healthy, and yummy!

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  12. KEckerMay 31, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Looks so beautiful and delicious:-)

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  13. MindyMay 31, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    What great pictures--I can never get pics of greens to look appetizing at all!

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  14. RitaMay 31, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Perfect and healthy; we used to grow chard; I never see that in the store. I wonder why it; it has a special taste that we love.
    Rita

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  15. RajiMay 31, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I too like my green this way..simple and full of flavours..gorgeous green colour.

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  16. SwathiMay 31, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I make them more often not with kale but with other greens, I will try next time with kale.

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  17. Shannon @ My Place In The RaceMay 31, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    I bet those were super yummy! :P

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  18. Veronica's KitchenMay 31, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    By reading at your CSA posts, I think I show start going to our Farmer's Market on the weekend to pick up some fresh local produce, especially the greens from now on.

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  19. TorviewtorontoMay 31, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    healthy delicious greens looks wonderful

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  20. SandraMay 31, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Fantastic healthy and delicious veggies..wonderful!

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  21. ErrignMay 31, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Sometimes simple is best!

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  22. LisaMay 31, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Mmmm...I love sauteed greens. I need to add a variety of greens to mine like you did. I mostly just do one type...hmmm.

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  23. AmbreenJune 1, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    Healthy, simple & delicious looking greens, Yummy!!!

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  24. Nami @ Just One CookbookJune 1, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    What a healthy & easy green veggies! I still need to try Kale. This one is the easiest recipe I found using Kale! It looks like it will cleanse my system...

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