Sweet Braised Winter Greens

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Sweet Braised Winter Greens

 

Recipe By :J'nene Wade, Sandpoint ID

Serving Size : 6

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 pounds collard greens

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 red onion -- (about 8 oz.), peeled, halved,

and thinly slivered lengthwise

2 cloves garlic -- peeled and thinly sliced

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons golden raisins

2 tablespoons pine nuts

salt and pepper

 

Rinse collard greens and tear leaves from center ribs; discard center

ribs and stems.

 

Pour oil into a 12- to 14-inch frying pan over medium-high heat; when

hot, add onion and garlic and stir frequently until onion is limp, 5

to 8 minutes. Stir balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, raisins, pine

nuts, and collard greens. Stir frequently until greens are slightly

wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat, cover, and cook until greens

are very wilted and tender to bite, about 15 minutes. Add salt and

pepper to taste; serve at once.

 

Source:

" Sunset Magazine "

S(Page):

" 188 "

Copyright:

" 11/02 "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 156 Calories; 9g Fat (46.9%

calories from fat); 5g Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber;

0mg Cholesterol; 33mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean

Meat; 2 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

 

NOTES : " J'nene Wade makes two versions of this cool-weather side

dish -- one with Swiss chard, dried sour cherries, and pecans and

this one, with collard greens, raisins, and pine nuts. "