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Collard Greens with Garlic and Lemon

You may use Swiss Chard or kale instead of collard greens if you wish.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch collard greens Swiss chard, or kale
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2-3 cloves garlic depending on your affinity for garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Method
 

  1. Wash greens thoroughly and cut into strips (chiffonade).
  2. Use a garlic press or finely chop garlic cloves.
  3. Heat oil in a pan and sauté garlic cloves for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add greens and sauté 3-4 minutes until just softened.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Turn off stove and zest lemon over the greens.
  7. Squeeze a little lemon over greens to brighten the flavor.