leafy greens with peppers and pine nuts

4 Pinches
Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Jul 14, 2017

This dish is delicious with grills, fish and pasta. Lovely warm salad!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces spring greens, or spinach, or kale or swiss chard
  • 1 - onion, finely chopped
  • 1 - red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • - salt, to taste
  • - black pepper, to taste
  • 2 ounces pine nuts
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

How To Make leafy greens with peppers and pine nuts

  • Step 1
    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a wide, heavy pan. Stir in the onions and chopped bell peppers. Sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes, they will start to soften.
  • Step 2
    Add the chopped spring greens and mix well. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Stir and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Stir in the lemon juice and 2 tbsp. water, combine well. Cover and cook for a further 8 minutes under low to medium heat. The vegetables will still retain a delicious bite to them, turn the heat off.
  • Step 4
    While the spring greens are cooking, heat 2 tsp. olive oil in a small pan.
  • Step 5
    Stir in the pine nuts and sauté under low to medium heat for about 3 minutes. Please keep an eye on the pine nuts, as they tend to brown quickly. Turn the heat off.
  • Step 6
    Combine the pine nuts with the cooked greens, peppers and onions, mix well.
  • Step 7
    Serve hot with red pepper flakes sprinkled over if you like.

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