Sautéed Gai Lan Recipe

Inspired by BOTANIST

Time20m

Serves2

lemon, crispy garlic, vegan xo sauce

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Gai Lan
Rinse the gai lan under cold water and trim the ends of the stems. Cut the gai lan into manageable pieces, about 3-4 inches long.
2
Make Crispy Garlic
Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add the garlic slices. Sauté until golden brown and crispy, then remove and set aside on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
3
Sauté the Gai Lan
In the same pan with the garlic oil, add the gai lan and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the leaves are wilted and the stems are tender but still crunchy.
4
Add Seasoning
Add the vegan XO sauce, salt, and black pepper to the gai lan. Squeeze the juice of the lemon over the greens and toss well to combine.
5
Serve
Plate the sautéed gai lan and top with the crispy garlic. Serve immediately as a side dish or main course.