Southern Living Quick Collards with Prosciutto

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   To blanch collards:

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   Bring 2 quarts water to boil in a large deep saute pan.

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   Add salt and collards, stir until wilted.

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   Cover and cook until greens are just tender, 6 to 8 minutes.

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   Drain in colander.

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   Rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

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   Gather handful of greens, lift out of water, and squeeze until only droplets fall from them.

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   Repeat with remaining greens.

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   Roughly chop each bunch of greens.

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    Set aside.

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    To prepare:

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    Heat the oil in the skillet over medium heat, add garlic, red pepper flakes and prosciutto stirring until the prosciutto starts to become crisp.

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    Stir in blanched collards, stirring to coat evenly with oil.

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    Add 13 cup stock, cover and cook over medium-high heat, stirring in more stock during cooking if needed.

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    Until collards are tender and juicy and most of stock has been absorbed about 4 to 6 minutes.

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    Remove from heat, add the lemon zest and toss.

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    Serve warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.