Wilted Spring Greens In Nut Oil Recipes

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.

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.

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.

SPRING GREENS SAUTé WITH BACON AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add bacon; sauté until almost crisp, about 6 minutes. Add walnuts; sauté 1 minute. Add greens and toss until wilted but still bright green, 5 to 7 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired, and serve.

WILTED GREENS WITH GARLIC AND ANCHOVIES

Steps:

• Heat a 10- to 12-inch sauté pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add the olive oil, anchovies, and garlic and cook just until the garlic is light golden brown, about 30 seconds. Add the greens and cook, stirring constantly, until wilted, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, squeeze the lemon juice over, and serve.

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:

• Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add all greens and stock. Cover and cook until greens wilt, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Uncover; cook until juices thicken slightly, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

SPICY BEANS WITH WILTED GREENS

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook anchovies, if using, chiles, and garlic, stirring occasionally, until garlic is soft and anchovies are dissolved, about 4 minutes. Add onion, celery, and rosemary; season with salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is very soft and golden brown, 8-10 minutes.
• Add Parmesan rind, if using, beans, and 10 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally and adding more water as needed, until beans are beginning to fall apart, 3-4 hours.
• Lightly crush some beans to give stew a creamy consistency. Mix in kale, spinach, and half of arugula; season with salt and pepper. Cook until greens are wilted, 5-8 minutes.
• Toss remaining arugula with lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Divide stew among bowls; top with arugula, shaved Parmesan, and a drizzle of oil.
• DO AHEAD: Stew can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.

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 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.