Wilted Mixed Greens Recipes

WARM WILTED WINTER GREENS

Steps:

• Cook honey and balsamic together over medium-high heat in a large saute pan, about 5 minutes. Toast walnuts in a small skillet; set aside to cool.
• Pile greens on a platter. Stir mustard into balsamic-honey dressing, then whisk in about 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; pour over greens. Season greens with salt and pepper and garnish with walnuts, pomegranate seeds, shavings of Parmesan, and shallot.

PERFECT MIXED GREENS

Steps:

• Pull the leaf portions of the collard, mustard, and turnip greens away from the tough stems, and discard the stems. Gently wash the greens in warm water to remove all soil and sand. Partially fill a clean sink with warm water, and stir in 3 tablespoons of salt and 2 cups of chicken broth; allow greens to soak in the mixture for 10 minutes. Scoop up the greens and allow to drain in a colander; discard used chicken broth. Do not rinse the greens.
• Pour the remaining 2 cups of chicken broth into a large pot, and mix in the greens. Stir in vegetable oil, garlic, bacon bits, and sugar, and season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the greens are tender, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

WILTED GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, toss the lettuce, spinach and onions; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring the vinegar, water, oil and sugar substitute to a boil. Pour over lettuce and toss; sprinkle with bacon.

WILTED MIXED GREENS

Steps:

• Cook greens in a 6- to 8-quart pot of , uncovered, until wilted and tender, about 3 minutes. Drain greens in a colander, then immediately plunge into a large bowl of very cold water to stop cooking. Once cooled, drain in colander, tossing occasionally, 1 hour.
• Just before serving, whisk together vinegar, salt, and oil in a bowl until combined well. Add greens and toss to coat.

WILTED GREENS

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl with cold water. Trim and discard the greens tough stems, tear the leaves into pieces and wash them in the water. (If the greens are very dirty wash them in several changes of water.) Lift the greens from the water, and put them in a colander to drain. Set aside.
• In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until browned and its fat has rendered, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the scallions and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add the greens in batches, starting with the tougher greens, like kale, and ending with the more tender ones, like chard, stirring each batch as they wilt, before adding more. Add 1/2 cup water and cook, covered, stirring once or twice, until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

WILTED MUSTARD GREENS

Steps:

• Cook mustard greens in 2 batches in a 6 to 8 quart pot of boiling salted water, stirring to submerge, until wilted and tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl of cold water to stop cooking. Drain greens in a colander, pressing to squeeze out excess moisture, then coarsely chop.
• Cook garlic in butter in a 4 to 6 quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring until softened, about 2 minutes. Add boiled greens, salt and pepper and cook, covered stirring occasionally until heated through, about 5 minutes.

WILTED GREENS OVER POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring greens and 2 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-8 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside. , In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, discarding drippings. , In a small bowl, combine flour and sugar; stir in the milk, salt and remaining water until smooth. Pour into skillet and bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Add the vinegar, greens and bacon; heat through. Serve over mashed potatoes.

WILTED MUSTARD GREENS

Steps:

• In a small pan over low heat, combine the oil and garlic and cook until the garlic turns brown and crisp. Do not overcook.
• Add the mustard greens and cook until wilted and tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

WILTED SPRING GREENS IN NUT OIL

Steps:

• Pour 2 tbsp water into a sauté pan on a medium heat and stir in the butter and walnut oil. Bring the mixture to the boil, add the spring greens, stir gently, then turn the heat off and put a lid on the pan.
• Just before the fish comes out of the oven, turn the greens back on to finish wilting them, then scoop into a serving dish and scatter with the chopped walnuts.

WILTED GREENS WITH GARLIC AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Cut the greens into strips 1 inch wide.
• In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil.
• Add the greens and using tongs, toss them until they are wilted but still retain their bright colour, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add the vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper to taste and toss well.
• Transfer to a warmed serving bowl and serve immediately.

WILTED MUSTARD GREENS

Steps:

• Heat an 8-quart soup pot over medium heat. Add bacon; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
• Add shallots and garlic to pan with bacon fat. Saute until tender, about 2 minutes.
• Add greens and stock; toss well to coat. If all greens don't fit, let wilt in pan until there is room to add more. Cover; cook until all greens are wilted, about 10 minutes, tossing occasionally. Uncover; cook until greens are tender and most liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes more.
• Stir in the vinegar, season with salt and pepper, and serve warm garnished with the bacon and hot sauce, if using.