Steamsauteed Tender Greens Recipes

HOW TO CRISP TENDER GREENS

Steps:

• STEP ONE. Fill your sink with warm water. The temperature should be 105 degrees F to 110 degrees F; if it feels warm to your wrist, it is warm enough.
• STEP TWO. Submerge lettuces, herbs or other tender greens and soak for 5 to 10 minutes.
• STEP THREE. Carefully dry the greens, preferably using a salad spinner. Gently shake the greens to remove excess water before spinning. Don't overload the spinner or spin them too quickly, as the greens may bruise.
• STEP FOUR. Cover and chill. Cover the greens with a damp towel, chill for at least 20 minutes, and you will once again have crisp, vibrant lettuces, herbs or greens.

STEAM/SAUTEED TENDER GREENS WITH LEMON AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Follow the Steam/Sauteed Tender Greens recipe, adding the garlic along with the greens and lemon juice and zest once the liquid has evaporated.

SAUTEED DANDELION GREENS

Steps:

• To a large pot of boiling water, add some salt and the dandelion greens. Cook until bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the greens with a spider and drop them in a bowl full of ice water to stop the cooking.
• Add the olive oil to a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the greens and toss until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper.