Sauteed Collard Greens
Tender collard greens sautéed with garlic, butter, and olive oil, finished with a bright splash of lemon juice. A delicious and healthy side dish that pairs well with any main course.
4 servings
21 min
Ingredients
- •2½ pounds collard greens
- •2 cloves garlic
- •1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Remove and discard stems and center ribs of collard greens. Cut leaves into 1-inch pieces. In a kettle of boiling water cook collards 15 minutes and drain in a colander, pressing out excess liquid with back of a wooden spoon.
15 min
- 2.
Mince garlic. In a 12-inch heavy skillet heat butter and oil over moderately high heat until foam subsides and stir in garlic, collards, and salt and pepper to taste. Sauté collard mixture, stirring, until heated through, about 5 minutes.
5 min
- 3.
Drizzle collards with lemon juice and toss well.
1 min