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Garlic Greens

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

Use turnip greens or collards in this recipe for greens with garlic.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 to 2 pounds collard greens or turnip greens, boiled or steamed until tender
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons minced garlic (about 4 large cloves)
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • hot pepper sauce

Preparation:

Drain greens well.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook garlic in the vegetable oil until it just begins to brown. Add the drained greens; season to taste with salt and pepper then add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce.
Serves 4 to 6.

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More GarlicJuly 29, 2008By briccobono
"I doubled the recipe's suggestion and loved the outcome. These greens are too healthy to pass by. So is the added garlic! A Garlic Lover... Bill"

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