Greens

Summer Vegetable Gratin

May 26, 2017

6-8 servings as a side dish or 4 as a light entree Ingredients: 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 lb zucchini, ends trimmed and sliced crosswise into 1/4 inch thick slices 1 lb yellow summer squash, ends trimmed and sliced crosswise into 1/4 thick slices ** 2 tsp table salt 1 1/2 lb ripe...

Braised Kale

Ingredients 1 pound of young kale, well washed 8 cloves of garlic, mashed in a garlic press or finely chopped 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup of water (more may be needed) 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1/4 cup red wine vinegar Pinch of salt Instructions In a large sauté pan or a large pot, heat...

Mustard Greens

Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 1/2 cup thinly sliced onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp olive oil 1 pound mustard greens, washed and torn into large pieces 2 to 3 tbsp chicken broth or vegetable broth 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp dark sesame oil Directions: In large saute pan, saute onions in...

Sautéed Fresh Turnip Greens

Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 lb fresh turnip greens 1 tsp salt 1 hard cooked egg 1/3 c. minced green pepper 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1/3 c. chopped onion 1/2 tsp. sugar 2 strips bacon 1/4 tsp. black pepper Directions: Wash turnip greens thoroughly. Trim off coarse stems. Fry bacon until crisp and remove...

Spring Lettuce Salad with Walnut Sherry Dressing

4 Servings Ingredients: For The Salad: Fresh lettuce (rinsed thoroughly and patted dry), torn into bite-sized pieces (about 6 cups) Fresh chive blossoms for garnish (optional) For The Dressing: 2 eggs, room temperature 1/2 cup sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1...

Radish Top Pasta

Makes about 25 radishes, with leaves Ingredients: 12 ounces small pasta, such as penne 1/2 cup pine nuts 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves Directions: Wash...

Green Smoothie

Ingredients: 2-3 cups of green (collard or kale) 1 cut apple 1 cut pear 3-4 bananas 2 cups of water Directions: Blend until smooth. Enjoy!