Lemony Sautéed Collard Greens

Recipe by The FruitGuys

INGREDIENTS

• One large bunch collard greens
• Two tablespoons olive oil
• Six cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• Juice of one Meyer or regular lemon
• Few dashes hot pepper sauce, optional

PREPARATION

1. Rinse collard greens thoroughly in a large bowl of cold water, and drain.
2. Cut off tough stems. Cut leaves into 1/4-inch strips. You should have about six packed cups.
3. In a well-seasoned heavy skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
4. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
5. Add half of the collard greens and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute.
6. Add the remaining greens and cook, constantly stirring, for about 10 minutes, until the greens are tender.
7. Season with the salt, pepper, and lemon juice, and a few drops of hot pepper sauce, if desired, and serve.

This recipe serves 2-4. Prep time, 15 minutes; cook time, 20 minutes.