Cumin-and-Chile-Braised Collard Green Stems

Name: Cumin-and-Chile-Braised Collard Green Stems
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 Fresno chiles (small seeded and minced); 6 cloves garlic (thinly sliced); 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 1.75 pounds collard green stems (cut into 1-inch lengths); 1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; Kosher salt

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This dish is a genius way to use up the stems of any hardy green. We used collard stems, but you could also use kale, chard or mustard stems. Slideshow: More Vegetarian Recipes

By

Justin Chapple

Updated on November 1, 2015

Cumin-and-Chile-Braised Collard Green Stems — Photo: © Con Poulos

Total Time:

30 mins

Yield:

4 to 6

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 Fresno chiles (small seeded and minced)
6 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 ¾ pounds collard green stems (cut into 1-inch lengths)
1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt

Directions

In a large skillet, heat the oil. Add the chiles, garlic and cumin; cook over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the collard stems and cook, stirring, until bright green, about 3 minutes. Add the stock. Cover and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the stems are tender, 10 minutes. Swirl in the butter, season with salt and serve.

Make Ahead

The braised collard stems can be refrigerated overnight.