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Braised Collard Greens with Cumin, Garlic and Sweet-Tart Raisins

4 to 6 Servings

45 minutes

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This side dish uses every part of the collard greens, with the stems and leaves added at different times so both cook perfectly. First, we cook the tougher stems with onion until soft and starting to caramelize. Next, we add the leaves, simmering them low and slow so they become silky and tender. Cumin seeds lend warmth and crunch. The dish is finished with plump golden raisins quick-pickled in vinegar, bringing a sweet-tart punch. Use white balsamic for gentler acidity or cider vinegar for more acidic notes. Drizzle the collards with pomegranate molasses for a touch of sweetness and sprinkle with Aleppo pepper for gentle heat.

4 to 6

Servings

45 minutes

Ingredients

  • ⅓

    cup golden raisins

  • 1½

    tablespoons white balsamic vinegar OR 1 tablespoon cider vinegar

Directions

Reviews
Tricia W.
October 24, 2024
Easy, Satisfying!
Easy to pull together. I had regular ol' raisins instead of golden, and ground cumin instead of seeds. Even with those substitutions, it was still very flavorful. Will be making this again!

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