Greens!

Based on a recipe from one of the first cookbooks I ever owned, "The Frugal Gourmet Cooks American" (from back in the '80s) here is an easy, tasty way to eat your greens. It's also a great excuse to visit your local farmer's market. There are a bunch in LA; two of my favorites are Gigi's Market at The Americana (in Glendale) and the Montrose Harvest Market.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2-4 TBS cooking oil of your choice (make sure you choose an oil that tolerates high heat)


• 2-3 fresh chopped tomatoes (or canned, if out of season)


• several cloves of crushed garlic (to taste - I won't even tell you how many I use)


• combination of greens (cleaned, de-stemmed and chopped), e.g. mustard greens, spinach, kale
  

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:

• Saute garlic in oil in large covered pot until slightly browned.


• Reduce heat and add greens and tomatoes.


• Cover pot and simmer (briefly) until greens are wilted.


• Season with sea salt.


• Optional: add one clove of crushed RAW garlic.


• Optional: red pepper flakes or tabasco if you like things hot.