Brianna Honea recommends this tasty greens dish, from Hawthorn University’s website (http://www.hawthornuniversity.org/)  as a delicious way to add iron, calcium, B6, vitamins A, C, and K, and loads of other nutrients to your diet.  Serve as a side with your favorite meal! 


2 bunches tender kale, Swiss chard, or spinach (about 6 cups)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch of red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
 Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Few drops of maple syrup (optional)


-Remove all tough stems from the greens. Chop greens into bite‐size pieces, and cover with cold water. Set aside.
-In a medium saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium‐high heat.
-Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute for 30 seconds, just until aromatic.
-Add the greens and salt and saute until the greens begin to darken and intensify.
-If necessary, add a splash of water to cook the greens until they’re tender.
-Add the lemon juice and taste the greens. You may need to add a pinch of salt or a few drop of maple syrup to round out the flavor.


Serve immediately on a small platter.

Makes about 2 cups, serves 4