Sauteed Kale & Swiss Chard (Easy Side Dish!)

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

Strip the leaves from the stems of the kale and swiss chard and give them a rough chop.

Wash the chopped greens thoroughly.

Mince 2 cloves of garlic.

Add red pepper flakes to a large skillet and cover with extra virgin olive oil.

Set the skillet over medium low heat and allow the oil to heat until shimmering.

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and stir to distribute evenly, cooking for about 30 seconds.

Add the greens to the skillet, tossing to coat in the oil and adding a generous pinch of salt.

Cover the skillet with a lid for 1-2 minutes to allow the greens to wilt.

If the skillet is too small, add the greens in batches, repeating the previous step for remaining greens.

Remove the lid and toss the greens for an additional 1-2 minutes until they are wilted yet still crisp.

Pour fresh lemon juice over the greens and taste to adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

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