Sauteed Italian Greens Recipes

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot, fill with water. Bring to a boil. Add chopped collard greens, spinach, and escarole. Bring to a boil and cook until greens are tender. About 8-10 minutes. Greens will be soft, but not mushy. Remove greens and set aside in a strainer to drain excess water. Can squeeze greens to remove water as well.
• 2. In a large skillet, heat EVOO over medium-high heat. Add julianned onions and saute 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and hot pepper flakes and saute 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn garlic.
• 3. Add greens and toss with tongs in oil. Sear greens about 3-5 minutes.
• 4. Remove pan from heat, add salt and parmesan cheese, toss to mix. Serve with fresh Italian bread... as an appetizer, or a side dish.

Steps:

• Cook greens in a 10-to 12-quart pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 8 quarts water), uncovered, until ribs are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain in a colander, then rinse under cold water to stop cooking and drain well, gently pressing out excess water.
• Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then cook garlic and red-pepper flakes, stirring, until pale golden, about 45 seconds. Increase heat to medium-high, then add greens and sea salt and sauté until coated with oil and heated through, about 4 minutes.

Steps:

• 1. Remove the stem of the escarole, by cutting a 1/2 inch off the bottom. Now the leaves are loose.
• 2. Wash the leaves very well to remove all the dirt and grit. Place the greens in a large sauté pan, with 1/4 inch of water. Cover pan with lid, and steam the leaves for 5 to 10 minutes. (they will wilt and reduce)
• 3. Now that they have wilted, pour off the excess liquid. Season with salt and pepper, add the olive oil, garlic, and toss well.
• 4. Sauté for about 10 minutes. Can you smell the garlic? Yum yum! Enjoy!