Sautéed Bitter Herbs with Olive Oil and Garlic

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A simple warm side dish of bitter greens sautéed with garlic and olive oil, symbolizing the bitter herbs traditionally eaten at Passover. This Middle Eastern-inspired Passover recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs fresh romaine lettuce leaves, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 70 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 70 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 6 cups torn fresh romaine lettuce leaves and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, stirring frequently to wilt the greens for about 3-4 minutes until tender but still bright green.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice over the greens, tossing gently before serving warm.

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