Braised Winter Greens Dish (Printable Version)

Tender winter greens braised to deep flavors, perfect for warming wholesome meals.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 500 grams mixed winter greens (such as kale, collard greens, and Swiss chard), washed and chopped

02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced

03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

04 - 240 milliliters (1 cup) vegetable broth

05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

06 - 1 teaspoon salt

07 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

08 - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

03 - Add the chopped winter greens to the skillet. Stir to combine and allow to wilt slightly, about 3 minutes.

04 - Pour in vegetable broth, then season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well.

05 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the greens braise gently for 15 to 20 minutes until tender.

06 - Remove lid, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve warm.

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Transforms bitter greens into something naturally sweet and deeply savory with just slow heat and patience
Fills your kitchen with the most comforting aroma while you're doing something else entirely
Works beautifully as a side dish but hearty enough to eat on its own with crusty bread

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Don't rinse your greens after chopping unless they're visibly sandy. A tiny bit of water clinging to the leaves is actually helpful during braising.
The vinegar at the end isn't optional—it's the secret that makes people realize what they're tasting and suddenly everything clicks into place.

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If your greens taste too bitter at the end, don't panic—add another tablespoon of vinegar and a tiny pinch of sugar. Acid and sweetness calm bitterness immediately.
Save your broth-cooking water in a container. That liquid that collects in the pot is liquid gold for soups or grains, carrying all the flavor the greens gave up.