Wilted greens with garlic and balsamic vinegar are a simple yet delicious side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. The bitterness of the greens is balanced by the sweetness of the balsamic vinegar and the savory flavor of the garlic, creating a harmonious and satisfying dish. This recipe is a great way to use up any leftover greens you may have, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you prefer your greens slightly wilted or completely softened, this recipe is sure to please.
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SAUTéED GREENS WITH GARLIC AND BASLAMIC VINEGAR RECIPE
TRADITIONAL FRENCH RECIPE: Have you ever had this classic french side dish? It's made with leafy greens that you sauté with garlic in olive oil and can be tossed with toasted pine nuts and even raisins. It may sound like an odd combination, but it works; it's sweet, savory, salty, spicy and just a little bitter. And as my mother would say, well balanced.
Provided by Uncut Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 01 - Rinse all the Greens well. 02 - Cut the stems off and chop the Leaves. 03 - In a large skillet, cook the Garlic and Pepper Flakes in some Oil for a minute or two. 04 - Add al the Greens few at the times. Stir well. 05 - Stir in Vinegar and Salt and cover cover, cook until just tender ( 5 minutes ).
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 portion, Calories 180 cal, Fat 5 g
WARM WILTED WINTER GREENS
Steps:
- Cook honey and balsamic together over medium-high heat in a large saute pan, about 5 minutes. Toast walnuts in a small skillet; set aside to cool.
- Pile greens on a platter. Stir mustard into balsamic-honey dressing, then whisk in about 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; pour over greens. Season greens with salt and pepper and garnish with walnuts, pomegranate seeds, shavings of Parmesan, and shallot.
BALSAMIC FRIED EGGS WITH WILTED GREENS (IN UNDER 10 MINUTES)
This recipe is sooo fast and easy and adds a very interesting flavour dimension to simple fried eggs! You can use dandelion greens, beet greens, escarole, or arugula. I personally love arugula. If you like onions, you can add some chopped onions to the pan with the garlic. This recipe is from chowhound.com.
Provided by blucoat
Categories Breakfast
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. When oil shimmers, add garlic and cook until it just starts to color, about 30 seconds.
- Add greens and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook until just wilted, about 1 minute. Immediately remove from heat and divide greens between two serving plates.
- Wipe out the pan, return it to medium heat, and add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. When oil shimmers, add eggs and fry until set, bubbly and brown on the edges, and the pan is almost dry, about 3 minutes.
- Carefully add balsamic vinegar and cook until vinegar is reduced and syrupy, about 2 minutes. Place two eggs on each mound of greens, evenly divide vinegar reduction, season with freshly ground black pepper, and serve with toasted bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.1, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 372, Sodium 173, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 6.9, Protein 15
WILTED GREENS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Fill a large bowl with cold water. Trim and discard the greens tough stems, tear the leaves into pieces and wash them in the water. (If the greens are very dirty wash them in several changes of water.) Lift the greens from the water, and put them in a colander to drain. Set aside.
- In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until browned and its fat has rendered, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the scallions and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add the greens in batches, starting with the tougher greens, like kale, and ending with the more tender ones, like chard, stirring each batch as they wilt, before adding more. Add 1/2 cup water and cook, covered, stirring once or twice, until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
SAUTEED GREENS WITH VINEGAR
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Shake the rinsed greens in a colander to remove the excess liquid, but the leaves don't have to be thoroughly dry.
- Heat a large pot over high heat until very hot. Add the olive oil. When the oil is almost smoking, add the garlic and cook for a few seconds until it is light brown. Add a couple of handfuls of greens and toss with tongs, incorporating the garlic so it doesn't burn on the bottom of the pan.
- Add the remaining greens all at once, or in batches if your pot isn't large enough to hold it all at once. Toss constantly so the greens wilt evenly. When wilted, season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking over high heat, tossing often, until the excess liquid evaporates.
- Turn greens out into a bowl and let it cool to room temperature, then season with vinegar. Serve at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 2 days and eat cold.
- Michael's Notes: The wine vinegar will cause the greens to lose their beautiful green color. You can omit it, but I think it improves their taste.
MIXED BABY GREENS WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
Here's a classic greens salad with vinaigrette. Check out the variation tips for making three other great tasting salads.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In small bowl, beat all Balsamic Vinaigrette ingredients with wire whisk until smooth.
- In serving bowl, toss vinaigrette and all Salad ingredients just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 35 mg
WILTED GREENS WITH WARM SHERRY VINGAIGRETTE
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Salad Leafy Green Appetizer Side Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Lunch Vinegar Sherry Healthy Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mince and mash garlic to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook Sherry, vinegar, mustard, shallot, garlic paste, and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking, until heated through. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
- Toss greens with warm dressing. Serve immediately.
WARM TASTY GREENS WITH GARLIC
My farm box had too many greens, so I had to use them up. This tasty idea uses kale, tomatoes and garlic in a dish that quickly disappears. -Martha Neth, Aurora, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add kale; cook, covered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon; discard cooking liquid. , In same pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add kale, parsley and salt; heat through, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MUSTARD GREENS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a very large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the mustard greens, stirring and working them down into the pot until they all fit. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover the pot, lower the heat to medium and continue to cook until the greens are very tender, about 10 minutes more. Remove from the heat, stir in the vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 109, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 554 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
WILTED GREENS WITH GARLIC AND ANCHOVIES
Provided by Mario Batali
Categories Fish Leafy Green Vegetable Side Sauté Dinner Seafood Fall Winter Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat a 10- to 12-inch sauté pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add the olive oil, anchovies, and garlic and cook just until the garlic is light golden brown, about 30 seconds. Add the greens and cook, stirring constantly, until wilted, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, squeeze the lemon juice over, and serve.
SIMPLE SWISS CHARD
Swiss chard cooked with garlic and balsamic vinegar. Quick and delicious!
Provided by THERESA_M
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil on a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook until tender and aromatic, about 2 minutes. Add the Swiss chard and balsamic vinegar; cook and stir until the chard is wilted and tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 250.5 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
WILTED GREEN SALAD
"My husband refused to eat wilted lettuce until I read this recipe suggested by a friend," says field editor La Vonne Hegland of St. Michael, Minnesota. "He likes this milder dressing with just a subtle hint of vinegar. Turkey bacon adds a satisfying crunch."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, toss the lettuce, spinach and onions; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring the vinegar, water, oil and sugar substitute to a boil. Pour over lettuce and toss; sprinkle with bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
WILTED LETTUCE SALAD
This wilted salad is lightly coated with a delectable warm dressing.
Provided by Mary Jones
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Remove from skillet, crumble and set aside.
- To the hot bacon drippings, add the vinegar, lemon juice, sugar and pepper. Stir over medium heat until hot.
- In a large bowl, combine the lettuce and green onions. Add the warm dressing and toss to evenly coat. Sprinkle with bacon and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 210.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
Tips:
- Choose the right greens: Hearty greens like kale, collard greens, and Swiss chard are best for wilting. Avoid delicate greens like lettuce and spinach.
- Wash the greens thoroughly: Greens can be gritty, so be sure to wash them well before cooking.
- Don't overcook the greens: Wilted greens should be tender but still have a bit of bite to them. Overcooked greens will be mushy and flavorless.
- Use a good quality balsamic vinegar: Balsamic vinegar is the key to the dressing for this dish. Choose a vinegar that is aged for at least 12 years for the best flavor.
- Serve the greens immediately: Wilted greens are best served immediately after they are cooked. They will lose their flavor and texture if they sit for too long.
Conclusion:
Wilted greens with garlic and balsamic vinegar is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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