Good-Luck Greens

Name: Good-Luck Greens
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. olive oil; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (1 cup); 1 small jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded, and minced; 1 medium head escarole ( 3/4 lb.), leaves rinsed and chopped; 1 medium head kale ( 3/4 lb.), leaves rinsed and chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)

6 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 Tbs. olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
1 small jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded, and minced
1 medium head escarole ( 3/4 lb.), leaves rinsed and chopped
1 medium head kale ( 3/4 lb.), leaves rinsed and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)

Directions

1

Heat oil in large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
2

Add bell pepper and jalapeno, and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes, or until softened.
3

Add escarole, kale and garlic, and cook, tossing often, over medium heat until wilted, about 4 minutes.
4

Add 1/2 cup water, and cook 5 to 10 minutes, or until almost dry.
5

Stir in another 1/2 cup water, and cook 5 to 10 minutes, or until almost dry.
6

Add another 1/2 cup water, and simmer 5 minutes more.
7

(Greens should be tender and moist, but not soupy.
8

If not tender, cook a bit longer in a little more liquid.)
9

Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10

Serve hot.