Bitter Lemon, Honey & Sweet Simmered Greens
photo by Sharon123
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 - 2 lbs swiss chard or 1 1/2-2 lbs other greens
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin seed
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 4 slices lemons, 1/8 inch thick, seed removed
- 1⁄4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, vegetable or 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- fresh ground pepper
directions
- Seperate chard leaves from stems and ribs; wash leaves throughtly and roughly chop; if using stems, rinse and finely chop.
- Heat oil in a deep saute pan or Dutch oven over medium heat; add cumin seeds and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add garlic and chard stems; cook stirring often, for 3 minutes more;stir in lemon slices.
- Add the leaves in 2 batches, allowing them to wilt before adding more; add broth (or water), honey,salt and pepper; Cover and cook until greens are tender, 1 to 2 minutes more, Serve hot or warm.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Barb G.
Sonora, California