Sauteed Romaine Lettuce

Name: Sauteed Romaine Lettuce
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled; 1 small celery stalk, chopped; Pinch of red-pepper flakes; 2 heads romaine lettuce, trimmed and cut into 1-inch-wide strips (about 10 cups); Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

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Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Updated on May 16, 2017

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

8

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled
1 small celery stalk, chopped
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
2 heads romaine lettuce, trimmed and cut into 1-inch-wide strips (about 10 cups)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, celery, and red-pepper flakes; saute until celery is softened and golden, about 5 minutes.
Add lettuce, pressing it down to fit. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; cook, tossing occasionally, until lettuce is completely wilted and liquid has evaporated, 10 to 12 minutes.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, April 2012