SICILIAN COLLARD GREENS WITH PINE NUTS AND RAISINS
From The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone To make this dish macrobiotic-friendly, substitute the pine nuts with pumpkin seeds and the balsamic vinegar with shoyu (soy sauce). Note: The stems of the collard greens are full of minerals, so if you want to use them, chop them into 1-inch pieces and cook for a couple of minutes before adding the collard greens.
Provided by allona519
Categories Collard Greens
Time 15m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Use a sharp knife to cut out the central rib and stem from each collard leaf. Rinse the leaves in a sink of cool water, lifting them into a colander to drain a bit (you want some water to remain on the leaves).
- Toast the pine nuts over medium heat in a dry skillet for about 5 minutes or until golden.
- Shake the pan often to keep the pine nuts from burning. Transfer to a plate, and set aside.
- Place the garlic and oil in a large skillet, and saute over medium heat for 1 minute or until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the damp collards and stir, then cover the pan and cook for 2 minutes longer.
- Add the raisins and pine nuts, and stir. Cover and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the balsamic vinegar, cover, and continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.7, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 48.3, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 10.3, Protein 7.9
COLLARD GREENS STUFFED WITH RAISINS, NUTS AND RICE
If greens, raisins, nuts and grains of rice all symbolize prosperity, then you'll do well to make this recipe for your New Year's Eve party. Collard greens are great stuffing leaves; they are large and easy to work with, and they can stand up to long simmering. The filling is a typical Greek dolmades filling.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 2h
Yield About two dozen stuffed leaves
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil while you carefully stem the collard greens, trying to keep the leaves intact. Fill a bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the collard leaves in batches. Blanch two minutes and transfer to the ice water. Drain, gently squeeze out excess water and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat in a large lidded skillet, and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, salt and sugar, and cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about a minute. Add the rice and pine nuts, and stir together until the rice is coated with oil. Stir in the tomatoes, currants, cinnamon, allspice and salt and pepper to taste. Stir together, and add 1 cup water or enough to barely cover the rice. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer until all of the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. Allow to sit for 10 minutes without disturbing. Stir in the mint and dill.
- Oil a wide, deep, lidded sauté pan or saucepan with olive oil. To fill the leaves, place one on your work surface, vein side up and with the stem end facing you. The leaf may have a big space in the middle where you stemmed it; if so, pull the two sides of the leaf in towards each other and overlap them slightly. Place about 1 level tablespoon of filling on the bottom center of each leaf. Fold the sides over, then roll up tightly, tucking in the sides as you go. Place seam side down in the pan, fitting the stuffed leaves in snug layers. Drizzle on the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and pour on the lemon juice. Barely cover with water, and top with a layer of lemon slices.
- Cover the stuffed leaves with a round of parchment paper, and place a plate over the paper to weight them during cooking. This will keep them from opening. Bring to a simmer, cover and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes to an hour until the leaves are tender. Remove from the heat, and carefully remove the dolmades from the water with a slotted spoon or tongs. Allow to drain on a rack set over a sheet pan. Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 65, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 176 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
SAUTEED COLLARD GREENS WITH RAISINS
Ribbons of collards are combined with plump raisins, crunchy almonds, and a splash of vinegar in a side that's swift and easy enough for any day of the week.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, and toast until golden, about 8 minutes. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add collard greens and raisins; cook, tossing occasionally, until collards are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in vinegar. Serve sprinkled with toasted almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g
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