Citrus Collards with Raisins

Name: Citrus Collards with Raisins
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. collard greens; 1 Tbs. olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.), or green garlic (about 1 stalk, though adjust to taste); 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

Serves 4

Adapted from Vegan Soul Kitchen: Fresh, Healthy, and Creative African-American Cuisine by Bryant Terry

greens hearty greens oranges

Method

1
Stack several collard leaves atop one another, and roll into tight cylinder. Slice crosswise into strips.
2
Cook greens in large pot of boiling, salted water 8 to 10 minutes, or until softened. Drain, and plunge into large bowl of cold water to stop cooking.
3
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Add drained collards, raisins, and salt, and sauté 3 minutes. Stir in orange juice, and cook 15 seconds more. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

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