Emerald Winter Greens (Printable)

Vibrant sautéed kale, Swiss chard, and spinach with garlic and lemon, bringing color and flavor to your winter table.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Greens

01 - 7 oz kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
02 - 5.3 oz Swiss chard, stems removed and leaves chopped
03 - 3.5 oz spinach, washed

→ Aromatics

04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

→ Finishing

06 - 1 lemon, zested and juiced
07 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
02 - Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, but not browned.
03 - Add kale and Swiss chard, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
04 - Add spinach and cook for another 2 minutes until all greens are wilted and vibrant.
05 - Stir in lemon zest, juice, and red pepper flakes, adjusting seasoning as needed.
06 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra lemon zest if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of three different greens creates layers of flavor you simply cant get from using just one type.
  • Its my secret weapon for feeling virtuous about my eating habits while actually enjoying every bite.
02 -
  • Dont crowd the pan or your greens will steam rather than sauté, robbing you of their best texture.
  • Adding the salt too early can make the greens release too much water and become soggy instead of silky.
03 -
  • Tear the kale leaves rather than cutting them if you have time, as this helps them break down more naturally during cooking.
  • Finish with the tiniest drizzle of your best olive oil just before serving to add a fresh dimension to the flavor profile.

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