Collard Greens With Sweet Potato Fries Recipes

COLLARD GREENS ROASTED WITH GARLIC, PEANUTS, TURNIPS AND SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Add the olive oil and half of the butter to a heavy saucepot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, about 5 minutes. Add the collards and 1 cup water and stir to combine, then cook for about 30 minutes.
• Add the turnips and simmer for about 20 minutes.
• Stir in peanuts, chiles, garlic and remaining 3 ounces butter. Season to taste.
• Stir in Japanese Sweet Potatoes. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.
• Preheat a wood-burning pizza oven or regular oven to 375 degrees F.
• Brush the potatoes with butter and sprinkle with sea salt. Roast until tender, about 25 minutes.
• Transfer potatoes to a covered bowl.
• Mix the cucumbers with the vinegar, maple syrup, ginger, cayenne and some sea salt. Dice the potatoes while they are still warm. Add the potatoes to the cucumber mixture and mix well.
• Serve warm.

SWEET AND TANGY SAUTEED COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in collard greens, in batches if necessary, until they wilt slightly and all fit in the skillet. Pour in water and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and tender, 5 to 7 minutes, regulating heat to prevent burning. Drain.
• Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, honey, ginger and butter together in a serving bowl for dressing. Add greens to bowl and toss with dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve warm.

COLLARD GREENS WITH SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400°F or 200°C.
• 2. Cut the sweet potato into 1/2 inch sticks, the size of french fries.
• 3. Put the fries into a bowl, add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Mix well.
• 4. Spread the fries onto a baking tray with baking parchment paper and put into the oven. bake for about 20-30 minutes, depending on your oven.
• 5. While the fries are baking, chop up the greens, heat the butter in a skillet large enough to hold all the greens.
• 6. Add bacon bits to the butter, fry until they start to become crisp, then add the greens. Stir fry for some minutes, then add 1 teaspoon smoked paprika and 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, stir well again and add broth.
• 7. Cook until greens are done, add salt if necessary, and serve with the sweet potato fries.