Garlicky Greens Sicilian Style

Contributed By: bluther
Shape Magazine

Loaded with phytochemicals, this dish tastes wonderful hot or cold.

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Low Calorie
Good Source of Calcium
Low Fat
Meal Type: Entree

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Ingredients

3/4 lb Kale, rinsed and coarsely chopped
3/4 lb Swiss chard, rinsed and coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon Olive oil
1/3 cup Golden raisins
1/4 cup Pitted black olives (about 9) slivered
4 cloves Garlic minced
1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
Dash salt

Preparation

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a large, wide saucepan. Add kale, cover pan and cook for 4 minutes. Stir in chard and cook for 3 minutes; water should be almost gone. Transfer vegetables to a bowl.

Heat oil in same saucepan used to cook greens over medium heat. Add greens, raisins, olives, garlic and red pepper flakes and saute for 2 minutes or until greens are tender. Season with salt to taste.

Cook's Notes

Nutrition Information

Calories: 71 ; Total Fat: 1.6g ; Saturated Fat: 0.2g ; Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g ; Carbohydrates: 14g ; Protein: 2.6g ; Vitamin A: 6002 IU ; Vitamin C: 34mg ; Calcium: 114mg ; Sodium: 262mg ; Iron: 2mg ; Fiber: 3 g

Recipe Comments

Commented by: nbhart

Very delicious. A real kick - went great with fried fish.

 

Commented by: californiajody

I loved the combination of sweet and spicy. I made it with all chard as that is what I have in the garden. A Keeper!

 

Commented by: stacyjo

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