Sesame Greens

PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: 5 minutes SERVES: 4 servings

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From "Cooking with Trader Joe's Cookbook: SKINNY DISH!":

Dark leafy greens like mustard greens, turnip greens, and collards are incredible sources of calcium with double the absorption of dairy calcium. Given the Popeye powers associated with eating dark greens, this recipe couldn’t be an easier or tastier way to energize you. Need an extra kick? Enjoy a double serving for just 175 calories!

Vegan

Ingredients

½ cup filtered water
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
5 oz (½ bag) Shredded Carrots, or 2 medium carrots, shredded or cut into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips (preferably organic)
1 (16-oz) bag Southern Greens Blend, or 1 bunch kale, collards, or other dark leafy green, ripped into pieces
1 Tbsp brown rice vinegar
2 tsp sesame seeds
3 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce

Instructions

1. In a large pot, steam carrots and red bell pepper in water and sesame oil over medium-high heat, about 2 minutes. Add greens, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds, cover and steam for another 5 minutes until greens are tender. Remove from heat.
2. Mix using a pasta grabber or tongs. Add soy sauce just prior to serving—it will turn the greens from bright to blah if it sits on them too long. Serve with pasta grabber or tongs so any remaining cooking liquid remains in the pot.
3. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Additional Notes

NUTRITION SNAPSHOT Per serving: 88 calories, 3 g total fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 403 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrates, 4.5 g fiber, 4 g sugar, 4 g protein, 113% vitamin A, 99% vitamin C, 18% calcium, 13% iron; *Alternate option: Reserve the sesame seeds and top each serving with ½ tsp. For Gluten-Free: Use tamari instead of soy sauce

Source

Cooking with Trader Joe's Cookbook: SKINNY DISH! By Jennifer K. Reilly, RD

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