Buttered Spring Greens

Dark, leafy spring greens briefly cooked with butter and a squeeze of lemon.

TIME BREAKDOWN
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 8 min
Total: 18 minutes
Vegetarian
✅
Nuts
❌
Serves
6 people
Difficulty
Very Easy

Ingredients

  • 500g spring greens, tough stalks removed
  • 30g butter
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. Roll the leaves up tightly and slice them into thin ribbons. Wash and drain well.

  2. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the greens for 3 to 4 minutes until just tender.

  3. Drain thoroughly, pressing out the excess water.

  4. Return to the warm pan with the butter, lemon juice and pepper and toss until glossy.