Lemon Sesame Glazed Greens Recipe

Name: Lemon Sesame Glazed Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 to 1 1/4 pounds stemmed hearty greens, mustard greens, or kale; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lemon, zested; 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1 to 1 1/4 pounds stemmed hearty greens, mustard greens, or kale
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, zested
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1
Remove any large stems from the greens and wash them thoroughly; do so in a sink with at least 5 inches of water.
2
Moving the leaves around in the water and allowing them to sit for a few minutes to allow the sand or dirt to fall to the bottom of the sink.
3
Once clean, roughly chop the greens.
4
You should have 1 to 1 1/4 pounds finished greens once they are stemmed.
5
(Weigh the greens after stemming, but before washing.)
6
Heat a large 13 by 11-inch roasting pan set over 2 burners on medium heat.
7
Once hot, add the olive oil.
8
Add the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
9
Add the greens and saute for 4 to 5 minutes, tossing continually.
10
Add the red pepper flakes and the sesame seeds.
11
Toss to combine.
12
Adjust seasoning, if needed.
13
Serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 to 1 1/4 pounds stemmed hearty greens, mustard greens, or kale, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 lemon, zested, and more.

Yes, Lemon Sesame Glazed Greens falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Sesame Glazed Greens

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