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Quick Greens & Onions
Prep Time
1-5 minutes
Prep Notes
*Save time and batch cook... make a large batch and save some for later.
Cooking Time
10 minutes
Yields
2-4 Servings
Ingredients
1 Sweet onion thinly sliced (2 garlic cloves is a great option instead too!)
1-2 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil or unrefined avocado oil
3 pounds greens (Spinach Swiss Chard or Beet Greens), Washed
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large pan sauté the onion in olive oil for 5 minutes, or until translucent
- Add all greens cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes or until cooked and brightly colored. Add a couple tablespoons of water, as needed, to steam.
- Remove from heat and chop
- Season with sea salt & pepper to taste. Serve hot or cold.
Notes
*A note on glorious greens:
Try a variety of methods like steaming, boiling, sautéing in oil, water sautéing, or lightly pickling (as in a pressed salad). Boiling helps greens plump and relax. Boil for under a minute to avoid losing nutrients in the water. You can also drink the cooking water as a fortifying broth or tea if you’re using organic greens. Steaming makes greens more fibrous and tight, which helps you feel fuller, longer. This is a great way to curb cravings for those trying to lose weight. Raw salad is also a convenient preparation for greens. It’s refreshing, cooling, and supplies live enzymes. Always sea salt & pepper to taste.
Benefits of greens:
- Strengthened immune system
- Strengthened immune system
- Cancer prevention
- Blood purification & improved circulation
- Promotion of light & flexible energy
- Improved liver gall bladder and kidney function
- Less congestion and mucus especially in lungs
- Promotion of healthy intestinal flora
- Helps with sleep and anxiety specially when they are farm fresh
If you get bored with your favorites, be adventurous and experiment with new greens that you’ve never tried before. Common options include: bok choy, napa cabbage, kale, collards, watercress, mustard greens, broccoli rabe, and dandelion. Arugula, endive, chicory, lettuce, mesclun, and wild greens are generally eaten raw, but can be consumed in any creative way you enjoy. Spinach, Swiss chard, and beet greens are best eaten in moderation because they’re high in oxalic acid, which inhibits the absorption of calcium. Rotate a variety of fresh greens in your diet to get the maximum benefits.
Credit
The Blue Zones Kitchen "100 recipes to live to 100"