Garlicky Greens - Rochester Medical Weight Loss

Source: Wegmans

Makes: 4 cups
Active Time: 20 minutes
Calories per serving: 140

Ingredients

1 pkg (16 oz) Cleaned and Cut Kale or favorite greens
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
8 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup grated pecorino romano cheese

Directions

1. Add Kale to large pot of boiling, salted water. Cook 4-6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat oil in pan on LOW. Add garlic. Cook about 5 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove garlic from pan with slotted spoon. Set aside.
3. Add crushed red pepper to pan, stirring for 30 seconds, or until lighted toasted. Add cooked greens to pan.
4. Raise heat to MED-LOW. Add garlic and cheese to pan. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serving size: 4 oz. (about ¾ cup)

Nutritional Info: 70 calories, 10 g carbohydrate, (4 g fiber), 2 g protein, 3 g fat, (0 g saturated fat), 0 mg cholesterol, and 335 mg sodium.