Recipe Sesame Soy Seasonal Greens
Healthy choice
Mostly whole foods
Gluten-free option
Refined sugar free
Nut-free option
Easy peasy
Super quick
One-pot recipe
Salads
We all need to eat our greens; this super quick and simple dish makes it a joy, not a chore! The trick is to keep them fresh, bright and irresistible, with a bit of bite… This recipe will show you the way.
You will need
Serves 4
- 1 kg mixed seasonal greens, such as broccoli, English spinach, bok choy, kale, cavolo nero, snow peas, green beans, sugar snap peas, broccolini or pak choy (this sounds like a lot, but leafy greens will reduce considerably during cooking!)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1–2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted (see tip)
- 2 tablespoons roughly chopped coriander (optional)
Recipe: Taste for Life
Directions
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Step 1
Thoroughly rinse your greens to get rid of any grit. Tear or chop into bite-sized pieces, bearing in mind that tender greens, such as spinach and bok choy, will shrink during cooking.
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Step 2
If using a mixture of heartier greens like kale, broccoli or cavolo nero, and tender greens like snow peas, place the tougher varieties in a colander and blanch them by pouring boiling water over them until they turn bright green. Immediately run them under cold water, then drain. This way they’ll cook in the same time as your delicate greens.
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Step 3
Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and the ginger, if using, and stir constantly for about 20 seconds, until aromatic. Quickly add your greens and, using a spatula or tongs, flip and lift and toss them around so they’re covered with the garlic oil and cook evenly. Stir-fry until bright green – this really shouldn’t take longer than 2 minutes.
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Step 4
Remove from heat and drizzle with the soy sauce. Serve sprinkled with the toasted sesame seeds, and coriander if desired.
Hot tip!
Use a mix of white and black sesame seeds if you want to get a little fancy!
Recipe: Taste for Life
