Wilted Mixed Greens With Toasted Sesame Seeds
Ingredients
Serving approx. 1 cup of cooked greens per person
Based on the number of serves required, portion out 2 cups per
serve of mixed raw greens.
Salt and pepper to season
1⁄4 cup toasted sesame seeds
Equal quantities of butter and olive oil to sauté
(the amount will depend on the number of serves)
Method
Devein and shred selected greens.
Heat required butter and olive oil in a large sauté pan over a medium
heat and sauté in batches, tossing regularly until tender and moist,
be careful not to brown the greens.
Transfer into serving dish and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds
Health Benefits
Dark green leafy vegetables are great sources of nutrition. Salad
greens, kale, spinach and collard are rich in vitamins A, C, E and K,
and broccoli, bok choy and mustard greens are also rich in many of
the B-vitamins. They contain an abundance of carotenoids-
antioxidants that protect cells and help prevent the early stages of
cancer. They also contain high levels of fibre, iron, magnesium,
potassium and calcium.
The vitamin K contents of dark green leafy vegetables provide a
number of health benefits including; protecting bones from
osteoporosis and helping to prevent against inflammatory diseases.
Sesame seeds are rich in magnesium, copper, calcium
and manganese. Moreover, sesame seeds contain many vitamins
and minerals.