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Sauté of Winter Greens and Shiitake Mushrooms

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Sauté of Winter Greens and Shiitake MushroomsElinor Carucci

This recipe calls for a lot of greens, but they cook way down.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems trimmed, caps thinly sliced
Coarse kosher salt
3/4 cup low-salt chicken broth or vegetable broth, divided
1 bunch red Swiss chard, rinsed, stems cut from center of leaves, leaves cut into 1-inch-wide ribbons
1 bunch green Swiss chard, rinsed, stems cut from center of leaves, leaves cut into 1-inch-wide ribbons
1 head of escarole, rinsed, leaves cut into 1-inch-wide ribbons
2 cups chopped onions
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in extra-large skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms; sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Sauté until brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to bowl.

    Step 2

    Pour 1/4 cup broth into same skillet. Add 1/3 of greens. Sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Toss until wilted but still bright green, about 2 minutes. Transfer to large strainer set over bowl. Repeat 2 more times with remaining broth and greens. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let mushrooms and greens stand at room temperature. Reserve skillet.

    Step 3

    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions. Sauté until beginning to color, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; stir 1 minute. Add greens and mushrooms. Toss to heat through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl.

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