Bitter Lemon, Honey & Sweet Simmered Greens

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2-2 lbs swiss chard or 1 1/2-2 lbs other greens
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 4 slices lemons, 1/8 inch thick, seed removed
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, vegetable or 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• fresh ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 seperate chard leaves from stems and ribs; wash leaves throughtly and roughly chop; if using stems, rinse and finely chop.
• 2 heat oil in a deep saute pan or dutch oven over medium heat; add cumin seeds and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• 3 add garlic and chard stems; cook stirring often, for 3 minutes more;stir in lemon slices.
• 4 add the leaves in 2 batches, allowing them to wilt before adding more; add broth (or water), honey,salt and pepper; cover and cook until greens are tender, 1 to 2 minutes more, serve hot or warm.