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Garlicky Greens with Ginger and Lemon

A plate of prepared leafy greens in garlic.
Prep Time: 
10 minutes
Number of Servings: 
4
Recipe Source: 
The Fast Track Detox Diet by Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS ($15.00, Harmony, 2006)

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp low-sodium chicken broth or olive oil
  • 1 large bunch (about 1 lb) greens (kale, chard, mustard, beet greens, or collards), cut crosswise with stems removed
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 1⁄8 tsp ground ginger
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Parmesan Cheese (optional)

Directions

  1.  Heat broth or oil in saute pan over medium heat.
  2.  Add greens, garlic, ginger, and salt, stirring until greens wilt, about 1 1⁄2 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and drizzle on lemon juice.
  4.  Top with parmesan (optional) and serve.

Contributor

Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S.

Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, is a New York Times award-winning author of 30 books on detox, health, and healing, including the international bestselling Fat Flush Plan and Zapped! Visit her blog and join her online Fat Flush Community.

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