LVD Plaza Recipes
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Garlicky Greens
Serve as a vegetable, or over pasta or polenta
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
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Tablespoon |
extra virgin olive oil
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(3/4 cup) small leek, white part only, sliced
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scallions, green and white parts, chopped, about 1/2 cup
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cloves |
(large) garlic, minced
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cups |
chopped kale
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cups |
collard greens, cut into 1/2- inch ribbons
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cups |
fresh spinach or a 10 oz. frozen package spinach, defrosted
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cup |
chicken or vegetable broth
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Salt to taste
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Freshly ground pepper to taste
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Directions:
Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medioum-high heat.
Add the leeks, scallions and garlic. Saute until the leeks are limp, about 4 minutes.
Add the kale and collards, stirring until they are wilted. Mix in the spinach. Add the broth and simmer until the greens are tender, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve as a vegetable, or over pasta or polenta.
Option: Mix a 12 oz. can of cannellini beans into the cooked greens. Heat and serve as a meatless dish.
Source: American Institute for Cancer Research
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LVD Plaza Recipes
https://www.lvdplaza.com/Recipes/Detail/4126/Garlicky_Greens