Sautéed Greens

Our lettuce blends are great raw, but a few of them actually hold up really well to heat. This recipe uses tender greens that already have plenty of flavor, so they only need a quick sauté.

Ingredients

• 5 cups of greens like Area 2 Farms’ Cabbage Patch, Superfood Blend, Kale Mix, or Arugula Mix

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 Tbsp olive oil

• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, to taste

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 Tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

2. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until the garlic is fragrant and sizzling but not browned.

3. Add the cabbage patch to the pan and season with salt. Toss well to coat the greens in the garlic oil.

4. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the greens are just wilted but still tender. Avoid overcooking so they don’t turn mushy.

5. Turn off the heat and finish with lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt as needed.

6. Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan or Pecorino if desired.

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