Sautéed Mixed Greens 2 pounds of collard greens, finely chopped 2 pounds of mustard greens, finely chopped 1 bunch of watercress or sorrel, chopped 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 small chili pepper, seeded and minced 1 red or green bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 teaspoon of salt 1 tablespoon of sugar 2 tablespoons of Raspberry Vinegar or cider vinegar 1 cup of dry white wine 1/2 teaspoon of allspice 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper |
Instructions: Put the finely chopped collard and mustard greens in a large bowl, add watercress and refrigerate. Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat for 1 minute or less. Add the onions and sauté for 20 minutes, until browned. Add the garlic and cook until lightly browned. Add the chili and bell peppers and cook for 1 minute. add the greens and cook for 25 minutes. Mix together the salt, sugar, vinegar, wine, and allspice and pour over the greens. Cook for an additional 20 minutes, tossing the greens to mix. add pepper and let sit, covered, off the stove for 15 minutes. Serves 8 Source: Down-Home Wholesome: 300 Low-Fat Recipes from a New Soul Kitchen Amazon.com Finally, a cookbook that interprets America's first "comfort food" in light of the new lower-fat paradigm! Low-fat soul food doesn't have to be an oxymoron any more, thanks to Danella Carter's long food-loving family tradition and gift for experimentation. Her Grilled Barbecued Chicken has only 204 calories and 3 grams of fat per serving. Hungry for Sweet Potato Waffles? One serving with Raspberry Butter will run less than 200 calories and 4 grams of fat. Directions are clear and simple, and all recipes include a complete nutritional analysis. |
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