Zimbabwe Greens

Sharon123's Note:

They use different greens in Africa but collard greens come the closest. Adapted from Recipes from countries around the world.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 bunch collard greens, washed
• 1 cup water
• 1 large tomato, cored, chopped
• 5 green onions, sliced (green and white part)
• 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter (natural is best)
• salt

Directions:

1. Finely shred the greens, discarding tough stems.
2. Place in a saucepan with the water.
3. Bring to boil and cook, stirring occasionally, just until greens are crunchy-tender (don't overcook).
4. Drain greens, reserving liquid.
5. Return greens to medium heat; add tomato and onions.
6. Heat through, stirring frequently.
7. Thin peanut butter with 3/4 cup of the reserved cooking liquid, then add to vegetables.
8. Heat, stirring constantly, until greens have a creamy consistency, adding more reserved liquid if mixture seems too thick.
9. Taste; add salt if needed.
10. Serves 4.

Reviews

[Sherri at the Beach]

I wanted to love this as I love collard greens and peanut butter but it just didn't do it for us. Served it for family dinner night and everyone at one serving but I think that was to be polite. Sorry! Maybe it was because I served it to a table full of Southerners who like their pork fat with greens!

[Sue Lau]

Wow! The peanut butter adds a really special flavor to this! I did cook my greens longer but I do like mine tender. Made for ZWT4 Kumquat's Kookin' Kaboodles. ~Sue

[Chef Mommy #6]

Love them! I was raised on these. So many variations too. Absolutely yum