Sweet Braised Winter Greens

J'nene Wade makes two versions of this cool-weather side dish - one with Swiss chard, dried sour cherries, and pecans and this one, with collard greens, raisins, and pine nuts.

2 pounds collard greens

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 red onion (about 8 oz.) peeled, halved, and thinly slivered lengthwise

2 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons golden raisins

2 tablespoons pine nuts

Salt and pepper

Step 1

Rinse collard greens and tear leaves from center ribs; discard center ribs and stems.

Step 2

Pour oil into a 12- to 14-inch frying pan over medium-high heat; when hot, add onion and garlic and stir frequently until onion is limp, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, raisins, pine nuts, and collard greens. Stir frequently until greens are slightly wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat, cover, and cook until greens are very wilted and tender to bite, about 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste; serve at once.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 144Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.7g14%

Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 24mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 16g6%

Dietary Fiber 4.2g17%
Protein 3.5g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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