Broccoli Rabe, Swiss Chard or Collards Greens

Ingredients:

choose one of the following:

• 1 to 2 bunches broccoli rabe
• 1 to 2 bunches swiss Chard (red or white)
• 1 large bag of fresh collards greens 
• 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 3 to 4 cloves of chopped fresh garlic
• 1 onion cut into slivers
• 1 to 2 cups chicken broth
• sea salt (I use real salt brand.)  
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flake
• 3 to 4 strips cooked bacon (broken into pieces)

 

Pre cook the bacon to be crispy ahead of time if using microwave bacon be sure to cook prior as the recipe is best with crispy bacon.

 

clean the greens and cut off ends of stem.

 

Using a large pot boil water to “blanch” the greens before sauteing

Place greens in boiling water for 5 to 6 mins then drain in colander

Using a large skillet drizzle with EVOO and fresh garlic & sliced onions  sauté till a little soft about 5 minutes.

Cut the greens into strips and layer them into the pan evenly over a medium heat.  Drizzle with EVOO add, real salt red pepper flake let greens simmer and come to a boil then reduce heat and cook down for about 30 to 40 mins at a low heat. 

Once they are cooked down you simply add ½ cup to 1 cup of chicken broth and let simmer on stove top, covered for about another hour or so. 

Using tongs flip the green periodically to be sure cooking evenly. 

* The key is to slow cook for a longer time minute of 1 hour the longer they simmer the more tender and tasty they will be