Best 8 Smoky Stir Fried Greens Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our exploration of the art of preparing smoky stir-fried greens. As you delve into this guide, you'll be led on a delectable journey through the realm of flavors, where succulent greens meet aromatic smoke to create a symphony of tastes. Discover the secrets to achieving perfect charred flavors, selecting the freshest and most vibrant greens, and mastering the delicate balance of spices to create a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SMOKY COLLARD GREENS



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Provided by Claire Robinson

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup water
2 1/2 pounds collard or mustard greens, about 2 large bunches, woody stems removed and washed

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onions, paprika, and cayenne and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water to the pot and once the water is simmering, add the greens (you may have to pack them in). Season generously with salt and pepper, cover with a lid and cook for 10 minutes. Remove the lid, toss the greens well with tongs, and continue simmering on low heat, until the greens are completely cooked and nearly all of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes more.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm.

BILLY'S FAVORITE SMOKY COLLARD GREENS



Billy's Favorite Smoky Collard Greens image

Here's a great way to get a smoky flavor in your greens without using ham hocks. This recipe will work with any type of greens, but you may need to adjust the cooking time.

Provided by shaggy

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic
2 pounds collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot. Saute onion and garlic until onions are translucent. Place chopped collard greens in pot, and add water to cover. Stir in brown sugar, molasses and liquid smoke. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes, or until greens are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 33.2 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

STIR-FRIED ASIAN COLLARD GREENS



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This stir-fried, Asian-inspired, fast and easy way to prepare collard greens doesn't have the 'slimy' factor in long-cooked versions, making it a hit with my picky family!

Provided by runnerk

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch collard greens - rinsed, trimmed, and chopped
½ cup vegetable broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
¼ teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add collards and toss to lightly coat with oil. Pour in broth and soy sauce. Cover, reduce heat, and steam until tender, turning every few minutes, 7 to 8 minutes total. Remove from heat, drizzle with sesame oil, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 297.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

SMOKY GREENS



Smoky Greens image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield 6 servings(8 servings in Napol

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 large bunches of mixed dark leafy greens (kale, collard greens, turnip, mustard, dandelion, arugula), cut into 1-inch strips
1 tablespoon of olive oil
Chipotle chilis in adobe sauce, pureed
Sea salt to taste

Steps:

  • Blanche the mixture of greens in boiling water until just bright green. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add prepared adobe sauce to skillet (depending on desired heat).
  • Add sea salt to taste and quickly saute the greens to desired tenderness

SMOKY STIR-FRIED GREENS



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Wok hei, or the "breath of a wok," is the elusive smokiness found in restaurant-style dishes that rely on high-powered burners and a skilled hand to achieve it. To create a similar flavor at home, I rely on a hand-held blowtorch, which I use here for simple stir-fried greens. I recommend using either a butane canister with a high-output torch head or a propane canister with a trigger-start head. If you do not have a wok, a heavy cast-iron or stainless-steel skillet can be used instead.

Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt

Categories     quick, vegetables, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt
12 ounces baby bok choy, choy sum or gai lan (Chinese broccoli), cut into 2-inch segments
Ice (optional)
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
Rice bran, peanut, canola or other neutral, high-temperature frying oil
3 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Combine about 2 quarts water and 1 tablespoon kosher salt in a saucepan or wok and bring to a boil over high heat. Add vegetables and cook, stirring, until bright green and crisp-tender, about 20 seconds. Immediately drain vegetables and transfer them to an ice bath, or run under cool water until chilled. Spin vegetables dry in a salad spinner, or pat dry on a paper towel-lined sheet tray.
  • Combine sugar, cornstarch, white pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Stir with a spoon until homogenous, then set aside, leaving the spoon in the bowl.
  • Using a paper towel, rub a very thin film of oil into a wok or large skillet, then set over high heat until lightly smoking. Add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat. Add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant but not browned, about 10 seconds.
  • Immediately add vegetables and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Working quickly, ignite your blowtorch and, holding the flame 2 to 3 inches above the vegetables, sweep across the surface while shaking the pan, until a smoky aroma reaches your nose, about 15 seconds. (You should hear a distinct crackle and see small bursts of orange flame as the oil on the vegetables jumps and combusts.)
  • Still working quickly, stir-fry for another 30 seconds, and torch for another 15 seconds. Stir the sauce to loosen and to distribute the cornstarch that has settled at the bottom of the bowl, then pour it into the wok and stir-fry until the vegetables are coated in a glossy glaze, about 15 seconds. Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately.

SAUTéED GREENS WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA FOR TWO



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Soft slivers of garlic and shallots and a dash of smoked paprika give this verdant side dish its complexity and charm. You can make it with any greens you have on hand. Softer spinach and chard make for a silkier dish, while sturdy kale and collard greens give it more heft. Just adjust the cooking time as needed to make sure your greens are thoroughly tender.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     vegetables, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 small bunch greens, such as kale, chard, spinach or mustard greens, torn into bite-size pieces (about 6 cups)
1/4 cup turkey, chicken or vegetable broth, or use water, plus more as needed
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and let it heat up for about 20 seconds. It will thin out to coat the pan. Stir in shallot slices and garlic, and cook until pale golden at the edges and softened, about 2 minutes. Add a big pinch of salt and the paprika. Give everything a stir.
  • Add the greens to the pan, using tongs to toss everything well. Add broth, and let greens simmer, until very soft, about 3 minutes for tender greens, and up to 15 minutes for tougher, mature greens. If the greens still seem tough but the pan is dry, splash in a little water and let cook for another few minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Squeeze on a little lemon juice, if you like, then serve hot or warm.

STIR-FRIED BEEF AND GREENS



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This easy beef stir-fry will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. It makes for a delicious meal that comes together in no time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 2-inch-long slices about 1/4-inch thick
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
3 stalks celery, sliced 1/2 inch thick diagonally
2 bunches watercress
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Season 1 1/4 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 2-inch-long slices about 1/4 inch thick, with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon canola oil over medium-high heat. Add beef to skillet; cook, tossing occasionally, until brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger and 3 stalks celery, sliced 1/2 inch thick diagonally; cook until celery is soft, about 4 minutes.
  • Add 2 bunches watercress, trimmed and washed; toss until wilted, about 1 minute. Return beef with any juices to skillet; stir in 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Serve hot over rice.

SMOKY HOT CHICKEN STIR-FRIED WITH DRIED RED CHILLIES AND GREEN G



Smoky Hot Chicken Stir-Fried With Dried Red Chillies and Green G image

I saw Kylie Kwong make this tonight on her My China program tonight, so I went looking for the recipe so I can make it soon

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 32m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

600 g skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1cm cubes
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons shao sing wine
2 tablespoons peanut oil
10 small dried red chilies
2 tablespoons peanut oil, extra
5 cm piece ginger, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon chinese black vinegar
1/4 cup garlic chives, cut into 5cm lengths

Steps:

  • Combine chicken with cornflour and shao sing wine in a bowl. Cover, place in refrigerator and leave to marinate for 1 hour.
  • Place 1st measure of oil and chillies in a cold wok and then turn heat to low. Cook for about 1½ minutes or until chillies begin to darken slightly. Using a slotted spoon, immediately remove chillies and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Leaving chilli-infused oil in wok, turn heat up to high and stir-fry half the chicken cubes for 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.
  • Add extra oil to wok with remaining chicken and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Return all chicken to wok, along with ginger and reserved chillies, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  • Add sugar and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add remaining ingredients and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.2, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 124.5, Sodium 642.9, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 8.9, Protein 32.3

Tips for Cooking Greens:

  • Choose the Right Greens: Select tender and young greens with vibrant color. Avoid greens with yellowed or wilted leaves.
  • Clean and Trim: Thoroughly wash the greens to remove any dirt or debris. Trim the tough stems and remove any damaged or bruised leaves.
  • Blanching: This step is optional, but it helps to preserve the bright color and nutrients of the greens. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the greens, and cook until they are tender-crisp. Immediately transfer the greens to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
  • Seasoning: Use a combination of salt, pepper, and garlic powder to season the greens. You can also add other spices or herbs such as red pepper flakes, paprika, or thyme.
  • Use High Heat: When stir-frying the greens, use high heat to quickly cook them and prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Don't Overcook: Overcooked greens will lose their vibrant color and become limp. Stir-fry them just until they are tender-crisp, about 2-3 minutes.

Conclusion:

Smoky stir-fried greens are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. They are packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and they are a great way to add more vegetables to your diet. With the right tips and techniques, you can easily make this dish at home and impress your family and friends. Experiment with different types of greens and seasonings to find your favorite combination.

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