Cook fresh greens, garlic, and spring onions for a simple, yet mouth-watering, side dish. This wilted greens recipe will have your guests asking for more!
Heat oil over moderately high heat until just below smoking in cast iron pan. Add garlic and (optional) red pepper flakes. Stir until garlic is golden-brown and fragrant. Remove and discard garlic.
Add spring onions and cook over moderate heat 1–2 minutes. Add Swiss chard and spinach leaves and cook, stirring with tongs, until just wilted. Add ½ cup wine (or water) and lemon juice. Cook, covered, until leaves are tender, about 5 minutes.
Season generously with salt and pepper then transfer to serving bowl.
Sprinkle with lemon zest and serve immediately.
Notes
Nothing says springtime like plucking a few early season greens from my garden (or the grocery store)