*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  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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