Collard Greens with Raisins and Almonds

Name: Collard Greens with Raisins and Almonds
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 2 pounds, collard greens; , Salt and pepper; 6 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup, golden raisins; 2 , shallots, sliced thin; 4 , garlic cloves, sliced thin; 1/8 teaspoon, red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving; 1/4 cup, sliced almonds, toasted; , Lemon wedges for serving

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Appears in Cook's Country December/January 2016

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Vegetables

Boiled collards taste great but don’t look great. We wanted a fresh, elegant take for the holiday table.

SERVES4 to 6

TIME50 minutes

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

For a fresh take on collard greens, we opted to forgo the traditional cooking method of a long boil and rely on steaming instead. Cutting the greens into 1- to 2-inch pieces helps them soften quickly, and draining the excess water from the ...

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