Lemon Sesame Glazed Greens Recipes

SESAME-LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Make the rub: Combine the sesame seeds, lemon zest, thyme, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a spice grinder; pulse until the seeds are slightly cracked. Season the chicken with salt and all but about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the rub. Set skin-side down on a broiler pan and broil, flipping the chicken and rotating the pan halfway through, until the chicken is golden and a meat thermometer registers 170 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Make the dressing: Mix 1 tablespoon of the reserved rub, the lemon juice, vinegar, and salt to taste in a bowl. Whisk in the olive oil. When the chicken is done, whisk 1 tablespoon of the pan drippings into the dressing. Add the lettuce, cucumber, tomato and pita chips; season with salt and pepper and toss. Sprinkle the chicken with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon rub and serve with the salad.

VLAD'S VERY GARLICKY GREENS

Steps:

• Place saute pan over medium heat and then lightly crush 5 to 6 garlic cloves. When the pan is hot, add just enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan and add the garlic. Cook, stirring frequently until golden brown (3 to 5 minutes). Remove from the oil. At this point, the greens can be quickly Sauteed for a mild garlic flavor.
• If you're looking for something a little stronger, thinly sliver 1 clove and add it to the pan stirring constantly (burned garlic is not Good Eats, nor is anything that touches it). Once the slivers turn golden, add the greens and toss to coat with the hot oil. Season with salt and pepper as soon as the greens start to wilt and plate immediately.
• If you're looking for even more garlic flavor, finely mince a clove of garlic and toss it into the greens during the last 30 seconds of cooking and toss the greens to distribute. Keep the pan and the greens moving constantly, if you can.
• Serve as a side dish or toss with pasta and serve as a main course.

SESAME MUSTARD GREENS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions to the hot oil and saute for 3 minutes. Carefully add mustard greens, garlic, and water; cover immediately and steam until greens are slightly wilted, about 4 minutes.
• Remove cover and mix greens. Stir in sesame oil and soy sauce. When greens are at desired texture, add sesame seeds and season with salt and pepper.

PEANUT BUTTER-GLAZED SALMON AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, combine green beans, scallions, garlic and 2 tablespoons of the neutral oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to evenly coat, then spread in an even layer.
• Prepare the peanut butter glaze: In a small bowl, combine peanut butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil and 1 tablespoon water. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk until smooth.
• Rub salmon with the remaining 1 tablespoon neutral oil and season with salt. Arrange salmon on top of beans and spoon half of the peanut butter glaze on top of the fish. Roast for 5 minutes, then spoon over the remaining glaze. Roast until salmon is cooked to medium and beans are crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes more, depending on thickness.
• Divide salmon and beans among serving plates. Top with peanuts and serve with lemon wedges.

STEAMED GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND SESAME SEEDS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the salt and beans.
• Cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water.
• Drain the beans and pat them dry. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the oil and lemon juice and toss.
• Sprinkle with the zest and sesame seeds.

LEMON-GARLIC GREENS SAUTE

Steps:

• Roughly chop the greens and wash them thoroughly.
• To a large saucepan or Dutch oven add the olive oil, garlic and as much of the greens as will fit (you may need to let the first batch cook down a little to fit the rest of the greens in the pan).
• Once all of the greens are in the pan, cook uncovered for 15 minutes or until greens are tender, tossing frequently.
• Once the greens are softened and slightly browned, add the lemon juice and saute an additional 2 minutes.
• Serve warm.