How To Sauté Greens

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Fresh sautéed spinach will help wash the taste of 14 consecutive nights of pizza out of your mouth.

To complete this How-To you will need:

1 lb. of greens of your choice (spinach, chard, broccoli rabe, kale, etc.)
2 to 3 tbsp. olive oil
2 to 3 cloves garlic
2 to 3 tbsp. water or chicken broth
Salt and pepper
A sauté pan with lid
A knife or garlic press
2 to 4 tbsp. white wine

Step 1: Wash greens

Wash the greens carefully and remove any tough stems. Some greens can be very sandy.

Step 2: Chop garlic

Peel and chop the garlic cloves or press through a garlic press.

Tip: It's easier to peel the papery leaves off of garlic if you press down on each clove with the flat of your knife, gently smashing it to loosen the outer layers.

Step 3: Heat a pan

Put a large sauté pan over medium high heat.

Step 4: Add water or broth

Add the water or chicken broth, season with salt and pepper, and lower heat to medium.

Step 5: Add oil

Add enough olive oil to the pan to just slick the bottom, about 2 to 3 tablespoons.

Step 6: Add garlic

When the oil is hot but NOT smoking, add garlic. The garlic is ready when it's fragrant but not yet turning brown.

Tip: The oil is ready when you can see subtle waves in the bottom of the pan.

Step 7: Add greens

Add the greens and sauté for approximately 1 to 3 minutes. Tougher greens like broccoli rabe and kale may take longer.

Tip: You can replace the water or broth with wine for a more "sophisticated" green.

Step 8: Cook covered

Cook covered for another 2 to 3 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated and the greens are tender but not mushy. Now you're ready to surprise your guests with some healthy, delicious greens!

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[jjlinert]

Great video info for cooking greens.

The average person in China eats lots of green vegetables (in addition to having a light, healthy diet in general). That is why China is a superpower in everything- sports, industry, & that is why their economy is in great shape. China is ready to take over the world because they have such healthy strong people due to their healthy diet.

The average US kid is lucky if they get a few carrots a week.

[sly1cool54]

ok i dont want cancer so ima go eat some green crayons

[echo1v]

isnt't that a fry pan? and not a sauté pan...

[michaelkitselaar]

@jjlinert i think you are getting china and Japan mixed up. China is a super power in everything because they have 10 times the amount of people.

[stevensartifacts]

@jjlinert except fast food has been infiltrating china too... your obesity rates have doubled and heart disease is steadily rising. enjoy your mcdonalds.

[JetJockey87]

Nice chopping there with the garlic super chef. Put the salt in your eyes, snort the pepper, cut your dick off with the kniofe and crush your balls in the garlic crusher.

9/11 was an inside job. Peace Fuckers!!1

[kunderemp]

Thx for video. Now I understand why my wife said I had to add water when I fried if I want to saute.

[kraigsmith1]

im eating pizza as we speak x]]

[BowlingFreak218]

china will no take over.

[ylimeart]

Who cares if "China is ready to take over the world because they have such healthy strong people due to their healthy diet. " hmmm No One! if i were you i would stop bashing on other countries because it doesn't matter if you guys are better at sports and industry NOBODY is perfect!