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Braised Greens with Golden Raisins and Maple

Braised Greens with Golden Raisins and Maple in a serving dish with a serving spoon
  • Serves:  4
  • Prep Time:  15 min
  • Cook Time:  20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 lb hearty greens, such as Italian kale, collards or Swiss chard, about 4 cups packed
  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp salted butter or (more olive oil)
  • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp unfiltered apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 cup low-sodium stock (chicken or veggie)

Method

  1. Wash the greens and remove the stems. Cut or break the stems into 2-inch lengths and roughly chop the leaves.

  2. In a large nonstick skillet with a lid, set over medium-high, add the oil and butter. When the butter has melted, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add half of the greens and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted, add remaining greens for 1-2 minutes longer.

  3. Add the salt, paprika, pepper, vinegar, golden raisins, maple syrup and stock. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat, cover the greens with the lid cracked to allow steam to escape and simmer for 12-15 minutes until tender. Season to taste with salt.