Greens with Caramelized Onions and Red Bell Pepper

COOK 20 min | SERVES 3 - 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil or avocado oil

  • 1 onion, sliced thinly

  • Pinch of sea salt

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 medium red bell pepper, julienned

  • 1 small bunch greens (about 1 lb.), chiffonade

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

  • Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Choose the greens you will be cooking. You can try kale, Swiss chard or collard greens.

To chiffonade: wash and and remove stems from greens.  Dry with paper towels and stack 3 - 4 leaves.  Roll the stack of leaves lengthwise and slice roll thinly, resulting in thin ribbons of greens.

Heat oil in a saute pan.  Add the onions and pinch of salt, stir well.

Cook the onions over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.  Add the garlic and red pepper.  Cook until onions are golden brown, about 5 more minutes.

Add the greens to pan and stir until combined with other ingredients. If greens are on the tougher side, add a small amount of water to pan.

 Place lid on pan and steam for 1 - 3 minutes, until greens have a sweet taste, and still have a bright green color.  

Season with lemon juice, sea salt, and pepper.  Serve immediately.