Mixed Greens And Herbs With Cumin

* Exported from MasterCook *

MIXED GREENS AND HERBS WITH CUMIN

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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12 c Mixed greens -- such as
- Mustard, Arugula,
- Watercress, Dandelion,
- Kale, Spinach, Chard,
- Escarole or others
4 lg Garlic cloves
Salt
2 lg Handfuls Italian parsley
-(leaves), chopped finely
1 Handfuls cilantro leaves,
- (or more), chopped finely
3 tb Fruity olive oil
2 ts Paprika
2 ts Ground cumin
1 Lemon -- cut in wedges

MAKE A MIXTURE OF GREENS TO SUIT your taste. Cut away the stems and stalks
and wash the leaves. Set the greens in a steamer, with the tougher greens
on the bottom. Cover and steam until tender, about 10 minutes. Or, cook
each type of green separately in boiling, salted water, until done. Let
cool a few minutes in a colander, then squeeze out the extra liquid and
chop roughly. Pound the garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a mortar
until finely broken down, then add the parsley and cilantro and continue
working until you have a rough paste. Or, combine the garlic, salt and
herbs in a food processor and work until everything is fine. You may need
to add a little olive oil. Warm the olive oil with the paprika and cumin.
When it begins to smell good, add the herb paste and mix the 2 together.
Next add the greens and cook everything together for a minute or so until
any excess moisture has evaporated. Taste and season with salt, if
necessary. Pile into a serving dish and garnish with the wedges of lemon.



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