Seared Greens
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Makes:
6
servings
Total Cost:
$$$$
This quick and delicious way to cook greens will give you a tasty side dish in minutes.
Ingredients
- 8 cups kale or collard greens (1 1/2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Clean the greens thoroughly and cut stems away. Dry well and tear into salad pieces or slice across leaf into 1/2 inch pieces.
- In a large deep pot or skillet with a cover, sauté garlic in oil over medium heat.
- Add greens in pan with 1 cup water.
- Cover pan and steam for 4 minutes.
- Uncover, stir constantly until greens shrink. Add salt and pepper and continue to stir on high until mixture is thoroughly wet.
- Sprinkle cider vinegar on mixture. Cover.
- Turn off heat. Let stand until ready to serve.
Notes
You can also try this recipe using turnip greens, mustard greens, spinach, swiss chard, or beet greens.
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