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Leafy Greens with Spicy Garlic Oil

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Christopher Testani

Massaging the greens both softens and seasons them before grilling.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

4

garlic cloves, thinly sliced

¼

cup olive oil

½

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

½

teaspoon kosher salt, plus more

Freshly ground black pepper

2

large bunches Swiss chard or Tuscan kale, or ½ head escarole, leaves separated

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Bring garlic, oil, red pepper flakes, and ½ tsp. salt to a boil in a small saucepan over medium. Cook until garlic is golden. Let cool; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Combine greens and oil in a large bowl, massaging oil into greens. Grill until lightly charred and softened, about 1 minute per side.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 170 Fat (g) 14 Saturated Fat (g) 2 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 10 Dietary Fiber (g) 4 Total Sugars (g) 3 Protein (g) 4 Sodium (mg) 720