Savory Winter Greens Blend (Printable)

Hearty winter greens sautéed with garlic, lemon, and pine nuts for a light, flavorful side or main.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Greens

01 - 10 oz kale, stems removed, leaves torn
02 - 7 oz Swiss chard, stems removed, leaves chopped
03 - 3.5 oz spinach, washed

→ Aromatics

04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
06 - 1 small shallot, finely chopped

→ Seasoning & Finish

07 - ½ tsp sea salt
08 - ¼ tsp black pepper
09 - ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
10 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon
11 - 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
02 - Add garlic and shallot, cooking until fragrant and translucent, about 2 minutes.
03 - Incorporate kale and Swiss chard; sauté frequently until wilted, approximately 5 minutes.
04 - Stir in spinach and continue cooking until all greens are tender, about 3 to 4 minutes more.
05 - Sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
06 - Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest and juice.
07 - Transfer to serving dish and garnish with toasted pine nuts if using.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels like sharing a comforting secret, a dish that warms your soul with every bite
  • The combination of fresh greens and lemon zest brightens up any meal, making healthy feel indulgent
02 -
  • Make sure not to overcook the greens; you want them tender but still vibrant and slightly crisp.
  • Adding lemon at the end preserves its bright flavor, which completely transforms the dish.
03 -
  • Toast pine nuts just before serving so they stay crunchy and fragrant.
  • The key to tender but vibrant greens is to sauté over medium heat while stirring often.

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