Lunch: Apple Cider Braised Greens

Our easy Apple Cider Braised Greens make an excellent holiday side dish.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Apples

Health benefits of Apple Cider Braised Greens

Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. mustard greens
1 1/2 lb. collard greens
1 1/2 lb. Swiss chard
2 tbsp. olive oil
3 large garlic cloves
1 1/4 c. apple cider
1 tbsp. cider vinegar
salt
2 red cooking apples such as Gala or Rome Beauty

Instructions

Remove stems from mustard greens; discard stems. Trim stem ends from collard greens and Swiss chard; remove stems from leaves. Cut stems into 1-inch pieces; cut leaves into 2-inch pieces. Rinse leaves and stems; drain well.
In 8-quart saucepot, heat oil over high heat until hot. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds to 1 minute or until golden, stirring constantly. Add as many leaves and stems as possible, cider, vinegar, and 11/2 teaspoons salt, stirring to wilt greens. Add remaining greens in batches.
Reduce heat to medium. Cover saucepot and cook greens 15 minutes. Stir in apples; cook, partially covered, 10 minutes longer or until stems are very tender and most of liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally. With slotted spoon, transfer to serving bowl.

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