Sauteed Komatsuna with Basil

Description

Komatsuna is a typical Japanese leafy vegetable. It is often called Japanese Mustard Spinach. Young leaves, stalks and flower shoots are used in salad and stir-fry. For this recipe you can use any seasonal green, like spring greens or spinach.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
• 50g pine nuts
• 200g komatsuna leaves, sliced, or use spinach or spring greens
• 1 shallot
• 2 cup basil leaves
• salt and pepper