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Citrus Collards with Raisins Redux

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Citrus Collards with Raisins Redux

Citrus Collards with Raisins Redux

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Equipment

  • - Mixing Bowls (2) - Essential for mixing ingredients together efficiently.

  • - Colander or Salad Spinner - For rinsing collard greens under cold water without losing nutrients.

  • - Cutting Board - To safely chop vegetables and herbs.

  • - Chef's Knife - A versatile tool for cutting various ingredients, such as collards, onions, and raisins.

  • - Measuring Cups (1-cup & 1/2-cup) - For accurately measuring the dry and liquid ingredients.

  • - Spatula or Wooden Spoon - Useful for mixing dressings and folding in cooked collard greens without damage.

  • - Heavy Saucepan with Lid (3 qt) - To sauté onions, garlic, and other ingredients requiring a pan.

  • - Whisk - Ideal for whipping up the dressing or emulsifying sauces in future recipes similar to this dish.

  • - Food Processor (optional) - For chopping raisins into smaller pieces more uniformly, though not strictly necessary.

  • - Silicone Spatula Set (1 pack) - Useful for scraping every last bit of dressing from the pan and serving bowls.

  • - Serving Dish with a Cover or Food Container - To serve and store leftovers efficiently.

Ingredients

  • 2 large bunches collard greens, ribs removed, cut into a chiffonade, rinsed and drained

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2/3 cup raisins

  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

Instructions

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Instruction 1

In a large pot over high heat, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon salt. Add the collards and cook, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes, until softened. Meanwhile, prepare a large bowl of ice water to cool the collards.
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Instruction 2

Remove the collards from the heat, drain, and plunge them into the bowl of cold water to stop cooking and set the color of the greens. Drain by gently pressing the greens against a colander.
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Instruction 3

In a medium-size sauté pan, combine the olive oil and the garlic and raise the heat to medium. Sauté for 1 minute. Add the collards, raisins, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Instruction 4

Add orange juice and cook for an additional 15 seconds. Do not overcook (collards should be bright green). Season with additional salt to taste if needed and serve immediately. (This also makes a tasty filling for quesadillas.)
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