Italian Sauteed Chicory Greens
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Italian Sauteed Chicory Greens
Description
This recipe begins by trimming and washing a bunch of chicory greens, which are then cooked in boiling water or steamed until tender but still retaining structure. After draining, the greens are sautéed briefly with olive oil, minced garlic, and optional red pepper flakes to add mild heat and depth. A pinch of salt seasons the dish, and a final squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the flavors, cutting through the bitterness of the greens. The sauteing is quick to warm through the greens without making them mushy, preserving a pleasant bite.
Italian Sauteed Chicory Greens can be served alongside a variety of meals or incorporated into salads and soups. They can also be used as a flavorful sandwich filling with crusty bread and cheese. Raw chicory should be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator and washed only before cooking. Cooked greens keep refrigerated for a couple of days, and they freeze well when cooked and cooled properly.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch chicory greens (1 pound /500-600 grams)
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼-½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes optional
EXTRAS
- 2-3 lices lemon fresh
Instructions
- I trim off about ¼-½ inch (1cm) off the stems before washing. Wash the leaves and drain, I like to leave them whole but you can cut them in half if you prefer. Cook the greens in either a large pot of boiling water (unsalted) or steam until tender but not mushy, drain well.
- In medium frying pan add the olive oil, garlic and hot pepper flakes if using, cook 1 minute, then add the chicory and salt toss gently until heated through 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately, with a squeeze of lemon if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Trim and wash chicory greens thoroughly before cooking and leave leaves whole or cut in halves as preferred.
- Store raw chicory in a plastic bag in the fridge without washing; wash just before use. It lasts about 4–5 days refrigerated.
- Cooked chicory can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Cooked, cooled chicory freezes well for up to 1 month when stored properly.
- Use sauteed chicory as a side dish, in salads, soups, or as a hearty sandwich filling with crusty bread and cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 109kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 421mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 474mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3275IU | 66% |
| Vitamin C | 10.1mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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