Collard Greens With Lemon Recipes

SPAGHETTI WITH COLLARD GREENS AND LEMON

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes; cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add collard greens and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in pine nuts and lemon zest and juice. Season with salt.
• Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta.
• Add pasta and reserved water to skillet, tossing to coat. Serve immediately, garnished with lemon zest and sprinkled with cheese.

SPAGHETTI WITH COLLARD GREENS AND LEMON

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic and pepper flakes until tender, about 1 minute. Add greens and cook, stirring until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in pine nuts and lemon zest and juice. Season with salt.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in well-salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and then drain.
• Add pasta to skillet, tossing to coat, and add reserved water to adjust consistency. Sprinkle with lemon zest and cheese before serving.

COLLARD GREENS WITH LEMON

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon butter and the garlic in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add greens, and cook, stirring often, until wilted, about 3 minutes. Stir in stock, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and the zest, and cover. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add lemon juice and remaining tablespoon of butter. Stir until butter melts. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

SAUTEED GREENS WITH LEMON

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the greens and cover. Cook for about 1 minute or until they are just wilted. Sprinkle with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.