Sautéed Leafy Greens with Grapefruit Vinaigrette


Serves 6 / This citrus-spiked dressing is also delicious tossed with simple salad greens and toasted walnuts. Hand-squeezing the grapefruit (instead of using a juicer) assures that you get the benefits of the pulp in your vinaigrette.

6 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon walnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 medium-to-large grapefruit, to yield 1/2 cup fresh juice
2 teaspoons finely grated organic grapefruit peel
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 large cloves garlic, chopped (divided)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bunch kale or collard greens (about 10 ounces), washed and cut into ribbons
1/3 cup thinly sliced dried figs

1. Warm 6 tablespoons oil and dried rosemary in a small pot on low heat until rosemary just begins to drift. Do not boil. Remove from heat.

2. In a blender or food processor, combine syrup, grapefruit juice and peel, lemon juice, 1 chopped garlic clove, salt, and pepper; pulse for about 30 seconds. Run continuously on high while slowly adding oil-rosemary mixture. Continue blending for 1 minute. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. If not using immediately, refrigerate in a tightly covered jar.

3. In a large pan, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat. Add remaining chopped garlic and sauté until tender. Add kale or collard greens and braise slightly, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

4. Add 1/2 cup vinaigrette to greens and sauté on medium-low heat until vinaigrette is warmed and greens are nearly tender, about 4 minutes. Add sliced figs and sauté 1 minute more.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 122 calories
% fat calories: 55
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 49mg
Protein: 2g
Carbohydrate: 13g
Fiber: 2g
Sodium: 46mg


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