Greens and Garlic

Name: Greens and Garlic
Ingredients: 4 cups kale, torn into small pieces; 1 tablespoon olive oil (or less, if you can do it); 4 -6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; low sodium vegetable broth or water, as needed; low-sodium hot sauce (optional); black pepper (optional); cayenne pepper (optional); fresh lemon juice (optional)

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

4 cups kale, torn into small pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil (or less, if you can do it)
4 -6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
low sodium vegetable broth or water, as needed
low-sodium hot sauce (optional)
black pepper (optional)
cayenne pepper (optional)
fresh lemon juice (optional)

Directions

1

Heat oil in a very large saucepan.
2

When hot, add garlic and stir-fry until very slightly browned.
3

Remove garlic.
4

Add greens, toss to coat with the remaining oil, and stir-fry until slightly wilted, about 5 minutes.
5

Pour in just enough vegetable broth or water to cover bottom of the pan and bring to a boil.
6

Reduce heat slightly, cover, and steam, stirring occasionally for 10-15 minutes, or until greens are tender (there should be very little liquid left in the saucepan).
7

If there is liquid in the saucepan, simmer uncovered briefly until it cooks off, but don't cook past 20 minutes or they will get mushy.
8

If greens are cooking dry, add a little more broth or water so they do not burn.
9

If desired, serve with optional seasonings.