Italian Braised Greens And Potatoes

Published September 2, 1997

Total Time
20 minutes
Rating
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Marian Burros

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Ingredients

Yield:6 servings
  • 6 ounces red onion, chopped

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 pound braising greens (like Swiss chard, kale), washed, trimmed of tough stems

  • ½ cup vegetable or chicken stock or broth

  • ½ pound small new potatoes, scrubbed and boiled

  • 3 hard-cooked eggs

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

15 grams carbs; 75 milligrams cholesterol; 168 calories; 6 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 10 grams fat; 5 grams fiber; 426 milligrams sodium; 6 grams protein; 3 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Saute onion in one tablespoon of hot oil over medium heat until onion begins to brown. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Combine greens and stock in a heavy-bottomed pot; cook slowly over medium-low heat until greens soften. Stir into the onion mixture.

  3. Step 3

    Cut potatoes and eggs into quarters and stir into greens mixture. Stir in remaining oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper.

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This was good in terms of being good comfort food, but a little bland. i was generous with the salt, and that helped, but it was still lacking something. I should add that I used veggie broth. I suspect pretty much any herb or spice would perk it up, and I might make it again.

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Adapted from Becco

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