Spicy Coconut Milk Braised Leafy Greens

Get your leafy greens in with this rich and flavorful side dish. The trick is to continue to simmer until the greens are soft and melt-in-your-mouth. Serve alongside your favorite protein and whole-grain or roasted vegetables for a perfect meal.

Serves 3-4 as a side

Ingredients

2 Pounds washed chard or kale, chopped (stems separated and chopped too)
½ Yellow onion, diced small
1 Tbs garlic, minced or grated on a microplane
Pinch red pepper flakes
½ Tsp kosher sea salt
1 Can full-fat coconut milk
Coconut or olive oil

Directions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Add enough oil to lightly coat the base of the pan and let the oil heat.
Saute the diced onion, stems, salt, and garlic, and red pepper flakes for 3-4 minutes or until stems slightly softened.
Add the leafy greens and a pinch more salt.
Let the greens wilt, stirring for 1-2 more minutes.
Add the can of coconut milk and let simmer for 15 min, stirring occasionally, until the coconut milk is thickened and almost completely evaporated and greens are very tender.
Optional: serve with a pinch more red pepper flakes on top.