Quelites
Quelites are a traditional Mexican dish made with wild greens and herbs. This recipe is a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy foraged greens.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of quelites (wild greens)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the quelites thoroughly and remove any tough stems.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the quelites to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Skillet Knife Cutting board
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the quelites as a side dish with grilled meat or as a filling for tacos.
Tips & tricks
For the best flavor, use a variety of wild greens such as amaranth, lamb's quarters, or purslane.
Cost
$5