Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Vegan
Delicious and healthy greens are available throughout the year, but May is typically when the adventurous dark, leafy greens bounty is at its peak. Braising greens are a mix of greens that include kale, chard, collards, mustard, bok choy, raddichio, and turnip greens. They’re really great because you get several varieties of chock-full-of-vitamins greens that are so versatile. Braising greens can be steamed, sautéed, stewed, braised or they can be served on their own, as a side dish, or incorporated in to tacos, burritos, pizza, soups and stews.
So go ahead and stuff a bag full of these tasty greens and try out this recipe that includes a tangy dressing!
SERVES: 6
Ingredients
- 10 ounces braising greens (one full reusable plastic Co-op produce bag)
- 1 medium-to-large grapefruit, to yield ½ cup fresh juice
- 2 teaspoons grapefruit zest (finely grated peel)
- 1 lemon, juiced to make 3 Tablespoons juice
- 2 large cloves garlic, chopped (divided)
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced dried figs
- 6 Tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
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Warm 6 Tablespoons oil and dried rosemary in a small pot on low heat until rosemary just begins to be aromatic. Do not boil. Remove from heat.
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In a blender or food processor, combine syrup, grapefruit juice and zest, lemon juice, 1 chopped garlic clove, salt, and pepper; pulse for about 30 seconds. Run continuously on high while slowly adding oil-rosemary mixture. Continue blending for 1 minute. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. (Refrigerate in covered jar if not using immediately.)
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In a large pan, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat. Add remaining chopped garlic and sauté until tender. Add braising greens, cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Add ½ cup vinaigrette to greens and sauté on medium-low heat until vinaigrette is warmed and greens are nearly tender, about 4 minutes. Add sliced figs and sauté 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Serve immediately.