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Quick Greens and Onions

Consuming cooked greens is one of the greatest predictors of longevity; we surveyed 670 people over the age of 60 and found that those most likely to survive the next 10 years were eating at least a quarter of a cup every day. Cooking greens, incidentally, breaks down cell walls in the plants to release nutrients. This simple recipe offers a flavorful way for you to incorporate this powerful longevity food into your daily diet.

Makes 4 servings | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes
Makes 4 servings | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes
Step 1: Making the Dish
  • 1 sweet onion (like Vidalia), thinly sliced
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 pounds greens (spinach, Swiss chard, or beet greens), washed
  • Salt and pepper (optional)

In a large pan, sauté the onion in olive oil for 5 minutes, or until translucent.

Add all the greens; cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until cooked and brightly colored. Add a couple tablespoons of water, as needed, to steam.

Remove from heat and chop.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot or cold.

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