Sautéed Collard Greens with Dried Currants & Almonds

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My Sautéed Collard Greens with Dried Currants & Almonds is a unique dish that is bursting with flavor and a variety of textures.  Tender, shredded collard greens and sliced shallots sautéed in a touch of olive oil, flavored with tangy balsamic vinegar, and finished off with sweet dried currants and the crunch of sliced almonds.  This dish is a colorful combination of flavors that adds a side of excitement to any dinner menu!

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Sautéed Collard Greens with Dried Currants & Almonds

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  • Yield: 4-6
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Recipe type: side dish

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch of collard greens, ends trimmed and leaves cut into ½-inch strips
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons dried currants, or dried cranberries
  • 2 Tablespoons sliced almonds

Directions:

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the shallots and stirring often, cook for 2 minutes or until tender. Add in the shredded collard green leaves and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes or until the greens are wilted and tender. Stir in the vinegar, currants and almonds. Serve warm.

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