Clean eating for a calm mind and a nourished body
Bright, vibrant, and full of life – these Stir-Fried Greens are quick and delicious way to bring color and nutrition to your recovery meals.
Fresh kale, spinach, or bok choy sizzle with garlic, fresh ginger, and a splash of sesame oil, and a touch of sea salt for a dish that’s naturally sugar-free, flour-free, and full of flavor.
Perfect as a side dish, greens remind us that simple can be deeply satisfying. Each bit supports your abstinent lifestyle – grounding your body while lifting your spirit.
Stir Fried Greens
- Total Time: 10 minutes
Description
A quick and easy stir fried greens recipe for food addiction recovery. A clean, sugar-free, flour-free side dish – perfect for your meal plan!
Ingredients
1 pound fresh greens (try bok choy, spinach, kale, or even broccoli)
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 large chunk of fresh ginger, minced
2 tsp avocado oil or olive oil
1 tsp sesame oil
sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and trim greens, blot dry.
- Heat skillet or wok over high heat. Add avocado oil to coat pan and heat just until the oil shimmers.
- Add garlic and ginger, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Add greens, and stir for about 2 minutes, until they turn vibrant green and are slightly wilted.
- Remove from heat, and drizzle sesame oil over greens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir to combine all, and serve warm.
Notes
This is a quick veggie dish – try it on a variety of different greens!
Serve over a bowl of brown rice with your favorite protein.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: veggies; greens
- Method: Stove or Grill
- Cuisine: veggies; side dish
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