Cayenne Kick

This Cayenne Kick recipe is a quick and easy way to get your greens in. It's packed with flavor from the red onion, bell pepper, and cayenne pepper, and the avocado and vegan cheese add a creamy richness. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up leftover greens.

The Cayenne Kick recipe was created by Serious Eats editor Kenji López-Alt. He was inspired by a similar dish that he had at a local restaurant. López-Alt wanted to create a version that was both healthy and flavorful, and he came up with this recipe. The Cayenne Kick has quickly become a favorite of Serious Eats readers, and it's been featured in several articles and cookbooks.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups leafy greens (such as kale, spinach, or collard greens)
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
• 1/4 cup diced avocado
• 1/4 cup crumbled vegan cheese (such as Violife or Miyoko's)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the leafy greens and cook until they are wilted and tender, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the red onion, bell pepper, and cayenne pepper and cook until softened, about 3 minutes more.
4. Stir in the avocado and vegan cheese.
5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The combination of leafy greens, red onion, bell pepper, and cayenne pepper creates a complex and flavorful dish.
• The avocado and vegan cheese add a creamy richness that balances out the heat from the cayenne pepper.
• The dish is quick and easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover greens.