Flash-Cooked Greens with Garlic and Lime
This three-minute side dish is great for people who don’t like more strongly flavored leafy greens like kale and collards.
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This three-minute side dish is great for people who don’t like more strongly flavored leafy greens like kale and collards.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp.)
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 8 cups baby spinach (about 5 oz.)
- 4 cups arugula leaves (about 2 bunches)
- 2 tsp. lime juice
- 1 tsp. red wine vinegar
Preparation
- Heat oil, garlic and pepper flakes in large skillet over medium heat. Cook 2 minutes, or until garlic is browned. Add spinach and arugula, and cook 1 minute, or until barely wilted and heated through, tossing with tongs. Remove from heat, and stir in lime juice and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size Serves 6
- Calories 58
- Carbohydrate Content 4 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 5 g
- Fiber Content 1 g
- Protein Content 1 g
- Saturated Fat Content 5 g
- Sodium Content 138 mg
- Sugar Content 1 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g