Leafy greens are a versatile and nutritious addition to any meal, and they can be cooked in a variety of ways. One of the simplest and most delicious ways to prepare them is to sauté them with a flavorful vinaigrette. This recipe for sautéed leafy greens with grapefruit vinaigrette is a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The grapefruit vinaigrette adds a tangy and citrusy flavor to the greens, and the toasted walnuts add a crunchy texture.
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GRAPEFRUIT VINAIGRETTE WITH GREENS OR BROCCOLI
I came across a grapefruit vinaigrette, served with stuffed beet greens, in Anya von Bremzen's "The New Spanish Table" and have adapted it. I loved the idea of this vinaigrette as an accompaniment to greens, such as chard or beet greens, but my favorite is broccoli.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, condiments, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 15m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Squeeze 1/2 of the grapefruit. Measure out 1/3 cup of juice and place it in a small saucepan. Add the honey or agave and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to 1/4 cup and remove from the heat. Whisk in salt, vinegar, and the oils.
- Cut away the peel and pith from the remaining grapefruit half. Cut the sections away from the membranes that divide them and chop fine. Stir into the vinaigrette.
- Steam the broccoli for 4 minutes and transfer to a platter or to plates. Spoon the vinaigrette over the florets and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 174, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 123 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
TOSSED GREENS WITH GRAPEFRUIT VINAIGRETTE
Win raves with this fun, colorful winter salad!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In tightly covered container, shake all vinaigrette ingredients until well blended.
- In large serving bowl, mix lettuce, escarole, radicchio and onion. Top with grapefruit sections and pomegranate seeds. Just before serving, add vinaigrette; toss gently to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 35 mg
SAUTéED FLUKE WITH GRAPEFRUIT VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Roy Blount Jr.
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. In a small saucepan, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, harissa, ginger and garlic. Over a bowl to catch the juices, cut the grapefruit segments free from the membrane. Set the segments aside and squeeze the remaining juice from the membrane into the bowl. Whisk 3 tablespoons grapefruit juice into the olive oil mixture.
- Lightly season the fluke on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large nonstick skillet. When the oil shimmers, add 2 fluke fillets and cook for about 1 minute. Flip and cook for 30 more seconds. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for about 2 minutes. Keep the fish warm, and repeat with the remaining canola oil and 2 fillets.
- To serve, warm the vinaigrette over medium-low heat. Just before serving the fish, add the mint, rosemary and grapefruit segments and warm for about 1 minute, or until the segments are heated through. Lay a handful of frisee on each plate, followed by a piece of fish. Top the fish and frisee with grapefruit segments and a few spoonfuls of vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 290, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 956 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
VINAIGRETTE FOR GREEN SALAD
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, garlic, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
- Place the salad greens in a medium bowl and add enough dressing to moisten. Sprinkle with a little extra salt and pepper, if desired, and serve immediately.
SAUTEED LEAFY GREENS WITH GRAPEFRUIT VINAIGRETTE
Yummy greens, with a citrus spiked dressing and topped with sliced warm figs! Are you with me? Mmmmmm....mmmmmmm Adapted from Deliciuos Living magazine.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Citrus
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Warm 6 tbls. oil and dried rosemary in a small pan on low heat until rosemary just begins to drift. Don't boil. Remove from heat.
- 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 on high continuously while slowly adding oil-rosemary mixture. Continue blending for 1 minute. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate in a tightly covered jar if not using right away.
- Heat the remaining 1 teaspoons oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the remaining chopped garlic and saute until tender. Add kale or collard greens and braise slightly, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add 1/2 cup vinaigrette to the greens and saute on mediumlow heat until the vinaigrette is warmed and greens are nearly tender, about 4 minutes. Add the sliced figs and saute 1 minute more. Enjoy!
WINTER GREENS WITH GRAPEFRUIT VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Leafy Green Side No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Grapefruit Arugula Healthy Vegan Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk grapefruit juice and vinegar in large bowl. Whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper. Add arugula and frisée. Toss greens to coat with vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
SAUTEED GREENS WITH VINEGAR
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Shake the rinsed greens in a colander to remove the excess liquid, but the leaves don't have to be thoroughly dry.
- Heat a large pot over high heat until very hot. Add the olive oil. When the oil is almost smoking, add the garlic and cook for a few seconds until it is light brown. Add a couple of handfuls of greens and toss with tongs, incorporating the garlic so it doesn't burn on the bottom of the pan.
- Add the remaining greens all at once, or in batches if your pot isn't large enough to hold it all at once. Toss constantly so the greens wilt evenly. When wilted, season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking over high heat, tossing often, until the excess liquid evaporates.
- Turn greens out into a bowl and let it cool to room temperature, then season with vinegar. Serve at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 2 days and eat cold.
- Michael's Notes: The wine vinegar will cause the greens to lose their beautiful green color. You can omit it, but I think it improves their taste.
GRAPEFRUIT LETTUCE SALAD
A light vinaigrette flavored with cilantro and grapefruit juice drapes this tangy salad from Vivian Haen of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. "You can make the vinaigrette ahead because it keeps well in the refrigerator," Vivian notes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the grapefruit juice, oil, vinegar and honey; stir in cilantro. In a salad bowl, toss lettuce, grapefruit and if desired, sliced fennel bulb, fennel fronds and pistachios. Drizzle with dressing; gently toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SAUTEED GREENS
Beet greens, bok choy, spinach, kale, Swiss chard or any combination of greens can be used in this recipe. The greens can be served as a side dish, or under grilled fish or chicken
Provided by Abby Girl
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet. Add garlic and shallots and cook on low heat until soft and frangrant. (Add a bit of water if vegetables start to stick).
- Add greens and toss with garlic mixture.
- Add wine and bring to boil. When greens start to wilt, turn them. Cover and cook for a few minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.1, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 5.2, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 1.4
THREE GREENS AND FRUIT WITH VINAIGRETTE
Use Bosc pears in this crisp green salad. It's great to serve during the cool weather months, and is a beautiful addition to any holiday table!
Provided by MARIA GEE
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the vinegar, oil, onion, sugar, salt, hot sauce, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the walnuts, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted.
- In a large bowl, mix the walnuts, romaine lettuce, butter lettuce, spinach, and pears. Toss with the dressing mixture to coat. Sprinkle with feta cheese to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 203.9 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
SAUTéED LEAFY GREENS
Steps:
- Slice out the fibrous inner stem of the greens and discard. Coarsely chop, making sure there are no long strands, and then submerge the greens in cold water. Swish them around with your hands to remove any dirt, then transfer to a colander. Repeat if the greens are very sandy. Make sure to lift the greens out, don't pour them into the colander, or all of the dirt will come out with them. There is no need to dry the greens, because the water clinging to the greens helps in the cooking process.
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Throw in half of the greens, sauté them for 30 seconds until they've shrunk a little, then add the other half. Sauté until the leaves are tender but still bright green, about 3 minutes, adding a dash of salt as you cook. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute more. Turn off the heat and stir in the red pepper flakes if you're using them.
- Serve hot, seasoned with lemon juice and freshly ground black pepper.
SAUTEED RADISH GREENS WITH MUSHROOMS
This four-ingredient simple side pairs well with fish, beef, chicken, pork, or seafood and is an excellent way to utilize the radish greens.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Radish Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
- Add chopped radish greens and cook until greens are tender, about 5 more minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 35.5 mg
GREENS WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
Even when there are just two at the table, Sandy Hunt, Racine, Wisconsin, sees to it that her salads are well-dressed for dinner. "I keep a bottle of this light dressing in the fridge," she says.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 2/3 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake well. Serve over salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose tender, young leafy greens for the best flavor and texture.
- Wash the greens thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit.
- Dry the greens thoroughly before cooking to prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Heat the oil or butter over medium heat to prevent the greens from burning.
- Add the greens to the pan in batches to prevent them from overcrowding and steaming.
- Stir the greens frequently to ensure that they cook evenly.
- Season the greens with salt, pepper, and other desired seasonings to taste.
- Serve the greens immediately or transfer them to a serving dish and keep them warm until ready to serve.
- To make the grapefruit vinaigrette, whisk together the grapefruit juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the sauteed leafy greens and toss to coat.
Conclusion:
Sauteed leafy greens with grapefruit vinaigrette is a healthy and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a balanced meal. The greens are packed with nutrients, and the vinaigrette adds a bright and tangy flavor. This dish is also a great way to use up any leftover leafy greens you may have on hand. So, next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this recipe a try!
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