The first year of the CSA I provided recipes just cut out on pieces of paper. This unfortunately created a lot of waste, and took a bit of time to do. So in the interest of being more green I will either be posting the recipes on the blog- or emailing them- I haven’t decided yet.

But to start things off, here is a very basic recipe for the greens you’ll be receiving… I find that preparing the vegetables in a simple way helps to bring out the flavor more, rather than disguise it.

Smothered Greens

2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
8 cups chopped and washed greens, such as collards, kale, mustards, chards, or a blend
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper

Heat oil or butter in a wide braising pan or casserole. Add onion and garlic and cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring and being careful not to get too much color on the onions. Add the greens (be sure to wash carefully as they have a tendency to be gritty) and stir. Cover for about 5 minutes to wilt, then cook over medium low heat for at least 15 to 20 minutes, or until greens are tender and not bitter. Sprinkle with the vinegar, season with salt and pepper, stir, and remove from heat. Serve warm.