Mixed Greens And Peppers Recipes

GRILLED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Mix all the marinade ingredients together and set aside. Cut the peppers into 2 or 4 pieces. Place the pieces on a plate and season them. Pour the marinade over the pieces and marinade for 15 minutes.
• Oil the grill and set it to medium heat. Cook the peppers over medium heat, turning often and basting occasionally until they are softened and the skin is blackened in spots.

PERFECT MIXED GREENS

Steps:

• Pull the leaf portions of the collard, mustard, and turnip greens away from the tough stems, and discard the stems. Gently wash the greens in warm water to remove all soil and sand. Partially fill a clean sink with warm water, and stir in 3 tablespoons of salt and 2 cups of chicken broth; allow greens to soak in the mixture for 10 minutes. Scoop up the greens and allow to drain in a colander; discard used chicken broth. Do not rinse the greens.
• Pour the remaining 2 cups of chicken broth into a large pot, and mix in the greens. Stir in vegetable oil, garlic, bacon bits, and sugar, and season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the greens are tender, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

SAUTEED GREENS WITH VINEGAR

Steps:

• Shake the rinsed greens in a colander to remove the excess liquid, but the leaves don't have to be thoroughly dry.
• Heat a large pot over high heat until very hot. Add the olive oil. When the oil is almost smoking, add the garlic and cook for a few seconds until it is light brown. Add a couple of handfuls of greens and toss with tongs, incorporating the garlic so it doesn't burn on the bottom of the pan.
• Add the remaining greens all at once, or in batches if your pot isn't large enough to hold it all at once. Toss constantly so the greens wilt evenly. When wilted, season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking over high heat, tossing often, until the excess liquid evaporates.
• Turn greens out into a bowl and let it cool to room temperature, then season with vinegar. Serve at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 2 days and eat cold.
• Michael's Notes: The wine vinegar will cause the greens to lose their beautiful green color. You can omit it, but I think it improves their taste.

JESSICA B. HARRIS' MIXED GREENS

Steps:

• Wash mixed fresh greens well, picking them over to remove any brown spots or blemishes. Drain well. Discard any discolored outer leaves, and remove and discard thick ribs. Tear greens into 3- to 4-inch pieces.
• Place chopped bacon in a large Dutch oven. Cook over medium, stirring often, until translucent and bottom of Dutch oven is coated with rendered bacon fat, about 8 minutes. Add greens and 6 cups water, and bring to a boil over medium. Reduce heat to low. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender, about 2 hours. Stir in salt and pepper. Add desired toppings.

EASY SAUTéED MIXED GREENS RECIPE

Steps:

• Serve immediately.

MIXED GREENS AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Place the chopped kale, Swiss chard, rainbow chard, red, green, and yellow bell peppers, leek, salt, and stir fry seasoning into the skillet. Use tongs or two spoons to gently toss and stir the ingredients together. Continue to stir and cook until the kale and chard are bright green and wilted and the bell peppers are just tender, about 10 minutes.

MIXED GREENS WITH QUICK ROASTED RED PEPPER DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender, combine roasted red peppers, basil, oil, vinegar, salt, and ground pepper. Puree until smooth.
• Pour dressing over greens just before serving.

MIXED GREENS, PINEAPPLE & PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the vinaigrette. Fit food processor with steel knife blade. With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube; process until finely chopped. Add cilantro, shallots, serrano pepper, orange juice and lime juice; process until pureed.
• With machine running, pour olive oil through feed tube in slow, steady stream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Makes about 3/4 cup vinaigrette. Set aside.
• For the salad, slice pineapple into 8 rings. Lightly coat a large grill pan with non-stick cooking spray, then grill pineapple over medium heat until lightly caramelized, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Combine greens and onions in a large bowl. Drizzle cilantro lime vinaigrette over greens and toss until well mixed. Arrange dressed greens on individual serving plates. Top each plate with a grilled pineapple ring, crumbled goat cheese and chipotle-glazed pecans.