Sauteed Collards and Cabbage with Gremolata Recipe

Name: Sauteed Collards and Cabbage with Gremolata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup finely chopped parsley; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic plus 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest plus 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt; Black pepper; 4 shallots, halved and thinly sliced (3/4 cup); 1 1/2 pounds green cabbage, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick (9 cups); 1 1/2 pounds collard greens, stems discarded, leaves sliced 1/4 inch thick (½ cups); 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Servings: persons

1
In a small bowl, combine the parsley, minced garlic, lemon zest, 3 tablespoons of the lemon juice and 6 tablespoons of the olive oil.
2
Season with salt and black pepper and mix well.
3
In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
4
Add the shallots and sliced garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until light golden, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the green cabbage, collard greens and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
6
Cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until the collards and cabbage are wilted and crisp-tender, 7 to 8 minutes.
7
Stir in the crushed red pepper and the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
8
Transfer the greens to a platter, top with the gremolata and serve.

286

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup finely chopped parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic plus 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest plus 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Sauteed Collards and Cabbage with Gremolata falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sauteed Collards and Cabbage with Gremolata

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