Supercharge Your Meal with a Nutrient-Dense Green Powerhouse

The Perfect Balance of Flavor and Nutrition

Adding extra nutrition to your plate is easy with a flavorful and healthy dose of greens. This recipe combines the perfect blend of antioxidant-rich garlic, spicy chili flakes, and an abundance of vitamins and minerals from hearty greens.

To create a dish that’s both delicious and nutritious, you need to combine the right balance of flavors and textures to bring out the best in your greens. This recipe uses extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, and chili flakes to add depth and spice, while the baby spinach adds a burst of freshness.

The Star of the Show: Hearty Greens

The real heroes of this recipe are the hearty greens, providing a rich source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like calcium and iron. You can use kale, Swiss chard, collards, or beet greens – whatever variety you choose, make sure to slice them thinly to ensure they cook evenly.

Bringing it All Together

To cook this green powerhouse, follow these steps:

1. Heat the olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
2. Let the garlic simmer for 8-10 minutes, until it’s golden and fragrant.
3. Add the hearty greens and cover the skillet, cooking until they’re tender.
4. Stir in the baby spinach, salt, and chili flakes, and serve immediately or at room temperature.

Recipe Details

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 pounds hearty greens, sliced thinly
• 1 pound baby spinach
• Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Follow these directions:

Heat oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
Cook until garlic is golden around the edges, 8-10 minutes.
Remove garlic from the skillet and set aside.
Add hearty greens, cover, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
Add spinach, and season with salt and red pepper flakes (if using) to taste.
Cook until spinach wilts, stirring frequently, about 1 minute.
Return garlic to pan and stir.
Serve immediately or at room temperature.