For this weeks installment of FNCCC we were to choose a recipe from Aida Mollenkamp. I picked Quick Braised Greens with Bacon and Sweet Onions.
My thoughts are in italics and parenthesis.
Quick Braised Greens with Bacon and Sweet Onions
Courtesy of Aida Mollenkamp
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds collard greens, washed, trimmed, and roughly chopped (I used endive instead of collard greens)
4 ounces bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup minced sweet onion
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (I think you can cut this in half and not miss the other 3/4 cup)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper (with the broth, I don't think anymore salt is needed)
Directions
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. When water boils, add greens and cook until wilted and tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Place bacon in a large frying pan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and fat is rendered, about 3 minutes. Add onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add greens and turn to coat well. Add broth - it should cover greens and let cook until broth is reduced and greens are very tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve.
The Verdict: I liked this, and I think I'll make it again but I'll use way less chicken broth. It turned out a bit soupy for my tastes. I served this alongside a porkchop and some steamed cauliflower and broccoli.
Up for next week- Alexandra Guarnaschelli
10 comments:
Wow. Replace the greens with green beans and it looks a LOT like something we had for dinner tonight though I added some garlic to the mix too. :) Garlic makes everything better.
Greens are big here in The South. I like the sounds of this recipe! I will definitely try it!
Many blessings!!
I like this recipe. Simple. An easy way to use up greens. Thanks for participating in FNCCC!
I am playing along with FNCCC too:-) That does look yummy...and I am not a greens person!
Looks tasty to me! Bet the combo of flavors was really nice, especially with porkchops!
I make a very similar version minus the chicken broth and it is excellent!! I agree it would add to much liquid. It looks great though.
Yum! I love greens .. that sounds so tasty.
Greens aren't something I've eaten much in my life (I'm a midwest girl!) so I don't ever know how to cook them. This sounds like a good starting recipe though. :)
This looks great! I appreciate your input on the recipe. It makes my life so much easier when someone else has experimented and perfected a recipe.
These look so good! I'm all for anything that includes bacon! I also love how you add your own comments to the recipe.
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