SAUTEED COLLARDS WITH RAISINS AND CHICKEN SAUSAGE RECIPE

I'm a southern girl. Which means collards are a staple in my house. Actually, more like a special occasion treat. Christmas, Thanksgiving, family gatherings. I remember sitting at the table with my sister cutting them (for hours) from the stems and shredding them the night before a big celebration meal. And then we cooked them. For hours.  With smoked something or other (ham? turkey necks - okay now you know how country I really am).. They were only perfectly done once all the nutrients were cooked out of them (and into the water - which we saved for later:-). Hoppin' John anyone?

Fast forward to grown up, mama Bunnie (or Nicky is what my mom calls me). Looking for a flavorful and healthier way to enjoy those greens. As I understand it they are "in season" Jan - Apr so we are at the tail end of the season. But I had these in the fridge from this weeks grocery run and wanted to get them on the table as quickly as possible.

By the way - These were already cut and shredded.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/4 pounds (about 2 bunches) collard greens, stalks removed, leaves thinly sliced crosswise
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 8 ounces fresh chicken sausage removed from casing (4 - 5 links)
• Coarse salt and ground pepper

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken sausage; increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque, 3 to 5 minutes.

Add raisins and as much collards to skillet as will fit; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing and adding remaining collards as there is room; cook until collards are tender, 6 to 10 minutes (less if it has been blanched).

Serve sprinkled with toasted almonds.

Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Serve.

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Adapted from this recipe on Martha Stewarts site.

Super excited to add this fresh take on a family staple to my recipe box. For a heartier meal, serve with penne, or brown rice, or quinoa.

Let me know if you try it out!! Tony CLEANED HIS PLATE. "*pats self on back* The kids ate dinosaur chicken nuggets and corn:-(

xx,
Bunnie

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