11.15.2010

Balsamic Greens

This is one of my favorite ways to serve greens, and it is a great recipe for those new to cooking with greens. I usually use collard greens, but you can use any variety (mustard or beet greens, kale, swiss chard, etc).

Ingredients
2 T olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1/4 cup chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans
1 lb collards or other greens
1-2 T balsamic vinegar
1/4 c raisins or dried cranberries
Salt & Pepper, to taste


  1. Remove stems and cores of greens and coarsely chop.
  2. Heat olive oil in frying pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Add garlic and onion and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add nuts and let cook for 2 minutes
  5. Stir in greens, lower heat to medium, and cover. Cook until greens are wilted.
  6. Stir in balsamic vinegar and raisins/cranberries. Taste and add salt and/or pepper, as desired.
  7. Serve immediately.

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