Best 3 Hearty Garlic Greens Recipes

**Garlic greens** are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Made with fresh greens like spinach, kale, or collard greens, these recipes are packed with nutrients and flavor. Whether you prefer a quick and easy sauté, a hearty soup, or a flavorful stir-fry, there's a garlic greens recipe here to suit your taste. Starting with a simple **Sautéed Garlic Greens**, this recipe highlights the natural flavors of the greens with just a touch of butter, garlic, and salt. For a more substantial meal, try the **Creamy Garlic Greens Soup**, which combines tender greens with a creamy broth and Parmesan cheese. If you're in the mood for something more robust, the **Spicy Garlic Greens Stir-Fry** offers a bold and flavorful dish with a kick of heat. And for a lighter option, the **Garlic Greens Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing** provides a refreshing and nutritious salad that's perfect for a summer lunch. No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy the delicious and versatile flavors of garlic greens.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HEARTY GARLIC GREENS

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Any combination of hearty autumn greens will work well in this recipe; try Swiss chard, Tuscan kale, and mustard greens.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds hearty greens, well washed, stems removed, and sliced into 3-inch strips
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 cloves garlic, sliced paper-thin
1 pound spinach
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop hearty greens into water and blanch for 4 minutes. Immediately plunge blanched greens into a bowl of ice-cold water to stop the cooking. Drain, squeeze dry, and set aside.
Heat oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook until the garlic is golden around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove garlic from skillet; set aside.
Raise heat to high. Add hearty greens and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Add spinach; season with salt and red pepper flakes to taste. Cook until spinach wilts, stirring frequently (about a minute). Return garlic to pan and stir. The greens can be served immediately or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g

HEARTY WINTER GREENS SAUTE

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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 bunch mustard greens, cleaned
1 bunch turnip greens, cleaned
1 bunch kale, cleaned
1 bunch Swiss chard, cleaned
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

Remove the center stems from all the greens and slice the leaves into 1/2-inch ribbons. Pour the olive oil into a large Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onion and garlic and saute until tender and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Stir in the ribbons of mustard greens, turnip greens and kale in batches, adding the next batch as the one prior wilts down. Once those three greens are added to the pot, pour in the broth and cook 15 minutes. Then add the ribbons of Swiss chard and cover with a lid. Let simmer 5 more minutes. Taste for seasoning. Spoon the greens into a large serving dish.

VLAD'S VERY GARLICKY GREENS

Vlad's Very Garlicky Greens image

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

5 to 7 cloves garlic, peeled, plus 2 cloves garlic, one sliced, one minced
Enough olive oil to cover the bottom of a wide saute pan
4 big handfuls greens (baby mustard, turnip, chard), picked and roughly shredded
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Place saute pan over medium heat and then lightly crush 5 to 6 garlic cloves. When the pan is hot, add just enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan and add the garlic. Cook, stirring frequently until golden brown (3 to 5 minutes). Remove from the oil. At this point, the greens can be quickly Sauteed for a mild garlic flavor.
If you're looking for something a little stronger, thinly sliver 1 clove and add it to the pan stirring constantly (burned garlic is not Good Eats, nor is anything that touches it). Once the slivers turn golden, add the greens and toss to coat with the hot oil. Season with salt and pepper as soon as the greens start to wilt and plate immediately.
If you're looking for even more garlic flavor, finely mince a clove of garlic and toss it into the greens during the last 30 seconds of cooking and toss the greens to distribute. Keep the pan and the greens moving constantly, if you can.
Serve as a side dish or toss with pasta and serve as a main course.

Tips:

To save time, use pre-chopped garlic and greens.
If you want a more flavorful dish, use a variety of greens, such as spinach, kale, and collard greens.
Feel free to add other vegetables to the dish, such as chopped onion, bell pepper, or mushrooms.
Serve the dish with a side of rice, quinoa, or bread.
For a vegan version of the dish, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Conclusion:

Hearty Garlic Greens is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give this one a try.