Servings:
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 pound collard greens, cleaned and large stems removed*
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce or crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
Preparation
Baking Directions:
Wash greens and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
Add garlic and crushed red pepper, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until garlic is softened but not brown, about one minute.
Add collard greens and coat with garlic mixture.
Add water and stir collard greens as they wilt.
Place lid on pot and reduce heat to a simmerAs greens wilt, stir in vinegar and remaining extra virgin olive oil.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Tips:
Prepare collard greens by stacking the leaves and rolling them and slicing into thin strips.
(This technique is called chiffonade.)