Braised Greens with Garlic

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb greens, stems and center ribs discarded and leaves coarsely chopped (4 cups packed)
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup water

Preparation:

Blanch greens in a 4-quart heavy pot of boiling salted water 1 minute. Drain greens in a colander and wipe pot dry. Cook garlic in oil in pot over moderate heat, stirring, until pale golden, about 30 seconds. Add greens and water and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 or 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Yield: 1 serving — active time: 10 min — total time: 20 min
Gourmet, December 2005