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Leeks and Greens

Servings

4

Serving size

about 1 cup
COOKING TIME
30 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied and makes good leftovers.

Leeks and Greens

Ingredients

2 tsp. Olive oil
1 Tbsp. Pine nuts
1 large (about 16 ounces) Leeks (thinly sliced crosswise; keep white and green parts separate)
16 ounce Collards, raw (cut into thin strips)
1/4 tsp. Salt
2 tsp.. Honey
1/2 tsp. Ground nutmeg

Instructions

Place a large skillet over medium high heat.

Add the olive oil and the pine nuts.

Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes until the pine nuts begin to brown. Stir frequently.

Add the dark green part of the leeks and cook for about 5 minutes. Toss frequently.

When the green part of the leeks begin to wilt, add the white part of the leeks and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes. Stir frequently.

Add the collard greens, salt, honey, and nutmeg.

Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes until the greens are wilted but still bright green. Toss frequently.

Serve.

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

Sodium

This is NOT a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

Chi Chi was, of course, talking about putting greens that take practice but the more you practice cooking greens, the more you will love them and the healthier you will be. This recipe combines the sweetness of the leeks with the bitter greens and with just a bit of salt, honey, and nutmeg, it brings a soft, spicy taste to the dish.

"No one has as much luck around the greens as one who practices a lot."

Chi Chi Rodriguez, Golfer