Colorful Sauteed Vegetables

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, or a combination of oil and butter
• 1 red pepper, sliced into strips
• 1-2 carrots, grated or chopped
• 1 leek, sliced
• 1 onion, quartered and separated
• 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2-3 cups kale, chopped (stems removed)
• 2-3 cups swiss chard, chopped (stems may be removed or used)
• salt & pepper
• parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare veggies and heat a large pan over medium high heat.

2. 2

   Add veggies (except garlic & greens) to pan and saute, stirring occasionally, until crisp tender, about 5-7 minutes.

3. 3

   Add garlic, oregano and thyme and saute, while stirring, for another minute.

4. 4

   Add kale and chard, covering with lid, and saute until just wilted, stirring occasionally, another 2-3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle individual servings with Parmesan cheese, if desired.