Leafy greens vary in toughness. Sturdier greens like kale, collard greens, and chard can be intimidating if you’ve never used them before. Learn how to turn even the toughest of greens into something tender and delicious!
Sautéeing
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop half an onion. Remove any tough stems from your hearty greens. Slice the remaining greens into 1-inch-wide strips.
- Sauté the onion in olive oil until tender.
- Add the greens to the onions and sauté briefly.
- Add a little broth and continue cooking, adding more broth as needed to keep the greens moist.
- Continue cooking until the greens are tender.
- Remove from the heat and add a teaspoon of your favorite vinegar.
- Optional: Other additions could include red pepper flakes, garlic, white wine, and Parmesan cheese.
Salads
- Remove any tough stems from your hearty greens.
- Slice the remaining greens into ¼-inch-wide strips.
- Sprinkle salt and lemon juice, to taste.
- Knead the greens with your hands for several minutes. This will soften the greens.
- Add olive oil and pepper, to taste, to create your simple hearty green salad.
- Optional: Add your favorite salad toppings or dressing.