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Italian Sauteed Chicory Greens
This traditional Italian recipe for Sauteed Chicory Greens, makes a simple, quick and easy side dish. Cooked Greens never tasted so good!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 109 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
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 slices Fresh Lemon
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!
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Notes
- Chicory can be sauteed and served as a side dish, or added to a salad or even added to your favorite homemade soup. If you make your own broth you could add some along with the other vegetables. Or once sauteed toss with some pasta and sprinkle with some grated parmesan or pecorino.
- Or do as the Italians and use the sauteed greens to make a sandwich, using a crusty Italian bread or bun and add your favorite cheese. It really does make a delicious sandwich!
- Raw greens should be stored in a plastic bag, they shouldn’t be washed until ready to eat. They will last 4-5 days in the fridge. Cooked greens should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. It will last for up 2 days in the fridge.
- It is best to cook the greens first, drain well, let cool completely then placed in a freezer bag or container. It will keep for up to 1 month in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
109kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
421mg
(18%)
Potassium
474mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Vitamin A
3275IU
(66%)
Vitamin C
10.1mg
(11%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109
% 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.