Sauteed Greens With Garlic

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Knowing how to quickly prepare nutrient-dense greens in a way that most people will enjoy is a valuable skill. Being from the south where we eat a lot of greens, they are many times over-cooked and flavored with unwanted fat. This recipe adds another dimension to a southern favorite that's healthy and flavorful.

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Steps

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Rinse greens well , transferring from one sink of cold water to another , until water is clear and all sediment is removed from leaves.

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Tear or cut leaves away from tough stems and discard.

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Discard old or yellowed leaf sections.

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The stems and old leaves can cause the greens to be bitter.

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Coarsely chop leaves.

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Heat a large skillet over high heat.

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Cook garlic , jalapeno , and pepper flakes in oil briefly , then add greens , a few handfuls at a time.

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Cook down each batch until leaves are just beginning to wilt before adding another handful.

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Add all greens to skillet in this manner.

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Stir in vinegar and salt.

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Cover and cook until just tender , 2 to 10 minutes , depending on the type of greens and your preference.

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Serve as a side dish with cornbread.

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Ingredients

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greens, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, jalapeno pepper, red pepper flakes, sherry wine vinegar, sea salt