British Food Fortnight - Garlic Greens

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Garlic Greens

Recipe from World Cancer Research Fund: www.wcrf-uk.org

Ingredients (serves 4)

15ml (1tbsp) olive oil
1 small leek, sliced
3 spring onions (green and white parts), chopped
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
300g (10 oz) kale, chopped
300g (10 oz) broccoli spears
200g (7 oz) cabbage cut into 1.25cm (1/2 in) shreds
300g (10 oz) fresh spinach
250ml (8 fl oz) chicken broth (or vegetable stock)
freshly ground pepper to taste

Method

Heat the oil in a large, heavy frying pan over a medium to high heat.
Add leek, spring onions and garlic.
Sauté until leeks are limp (about four minutes).
Add the kale, broccoli and cabbage, stirring until they are wilted.
Mix the spinach and then add the chicken or vegetable broth and simmer until the greens are tender (about 15 minutes).
Season with pepper to taste. Serve a side vegetable.

Calories per serving: 115
Fat per serving: 6g

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