Some recipes from the back of a bag of Trader Joe's Southern Greens Blend (Mustard Greens, Turnip Greens, Spinach, and Collard Greens).
Simple Greens -- Serves 4
1 lb
Mustard Greens, Turnip Greens, Spinach, and Collard Greens
1 clove
garlic, minced
1 onion
chopped
1/2 cup
chopped green onions
2 Tbsp.
olive oil
1 cup
vegetable broth
tomato juice
Salt, pepper, and marjoram to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese
Saute garlic and onion in olive oil in a pot large enough to hold greens. Add vegetable broth and tomato juice. Bring to a boil.
Add greens and seasonings. Cover and cook over low heat for 35 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.
Mediterranean Greens -- Serves 3-4
1/4 cup
sundried tomatoes, oil marinated & sliced
minced fresh garlic
Ground black pepper to taste
toasted pine nuts
black olives
pimiento-stuffed olives
kalamata olives, pitted & sliced
1 1/2 cups
roma tomatoes, cut into strips
vegetable or chicken broth
(Note: The original recipe called for half a cup of each of the three types of olives, which we found overpowering. I've halved the quantities to one-quarter cup each.)
Combine olives, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and pepper in a large pre-heated skillet. Cook over high heat for 6-8 minutes, until boiling. Blend in roma tomatoes and heat 2 more minutes. Add greens and broth and continue to cook for 25-30 more minutes. Stir in pine nuts and salt to taste. Serve at once as an accompaniment or spoon over pasta and serve as a main course.
Louisiana Style Greens & Sausage -- Serves 3-4
diced coarsely
8 oz.
Papa Cantella's Smoked Chicken Andouille Sausage, sliced 1/4" thick (or other cooked sausage)
2 cups
chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Over medium heat, cook onions in olive oil until soft in a 4 quart pot. Add the sausages, greens, and chicken broth, stirring to blend all ingredients. Simmer gently over low heat for about 35 minutes or until greens are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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