Jamaican-style Greens


Categories: Vegetables
Yield: 6 servings

2 lb Collard greens, kale or
Mustard greens
1/4 c Water
1 1/2 tb Olive oil
1 c Finely chopped onion
1 sm Red jalapeno pepper, stemmed
Seeded and finely chopped
1/8 ts Allspice
1/4 ts Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 ts Lemon or lime juice

1. Wash the greens well in several changes of water. Remove the thick rib
from the center of the leaves; chop coarsely.

2. Put the greens with 1/4 cup water into a large pot. Place over medium
heat, cover and cook until wilted, about 10 minutes. Stir often. Drain.

3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and
jalapeno; saute 5 minutes. Stir in the greens, allspice, salt and
pepper; saute 5 minutes.

4. Stir in the lime juice and serve.

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