This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Some people favor collard greens boiled until they are meltingly tender, while others prefer them to retain some bite. This recipe satisfies the taste of the latter group.
According to the author, this recipe goes well with roast goose.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 3
Drizzle collards with lemon juice and toss well.
Recipe notes
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