SKILLET COLLARDS AND WINTER SQUASH

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Barley water is used to make nutritious beverages in many cuisines. I discovered that it can be useful as a sort of sauce when I used the water I'd drained from my purple barley to moisten a pan of vegetables. The barley water added rich flavor and texture to the already delicious vegetables.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup barley (regular or purple)
1 quart water
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and diced
1 generous bunch collard greens (about 1 pound), stemmed, washed thoroughly in 2 changes of water and sliced crosswise in ribbons
2 garlic cloves, minced
Freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons slivered fresh sage
Lemon juice to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the barley and water in a medium saucepan, add salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer 50 minutes to an hour (longer for purple barley), until the barley is tender. There should still be plenty of water in the pot. Place a strainer over a bowl and drain the barley. Measure out 1 cup of the cooking water. Transfer the barley to a serving bowl and keep warm.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat and sear the squash for 5 to 10 minutes, until it is lightly colored. Add the greens and cook, stirring, until they are wilted, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, pepper and sage and cook, stirring, for a couple of minutes, until the mixture is fragrant, then add the stock or barley water and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 10 minutes, until the squash and greens are tender. Add lemon juice to taste, drizzle on the remaining olive oil, adjust seasoning and serve with the barley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 248, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 983 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

Sharmella Sharmella
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Cross Boy
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes. This dish was a great find!


Mercy chibwe Chibwe
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This recipe was a lifesaver! I had some collards and winter squash that I needed to use up, and this dish was the perfect way to do it.


freya powell
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This dish was amazing! I loved the combination of collards and winter squash. The sauce was also very flavorful.


Tamtchoung Tetio
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I thought this dish was just okay. The collards were a bit tough and the squash was bland. I wouldn't make this again.


Rob Bush
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This dish is a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the perfect combination of flavors and textures.


Kidus Fan
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I'm not a big fan of collards, but I really enjoyed this dish. The squash was sweet and savory, and the collards were cooked perfectly.


Joes littlesis
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover collards and winter squash.


ABASEEN PIRZADA
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I love how easy this dish is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Asif Ahamed
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Pavle Jeremic
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Troy Cornett
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes. This dish was a great find!


bbb lll
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This recipe was a lifesaver! I had some collards and winter squash that I needed to use up, and this dish was the perfect way to do it.


Nazmul Hossen
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This dish was amazing! I loved the combination of collards and winter squash. The sauce was also very flavorful.


Deanna F
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I thought this dish was just okay. The collards were a bit tough and the squash was bland. I wouldn't make this again.


Dana Chambers
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the perfect combination of flavors and textures.


Gicheha PAULNG
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I'm not a big fan of collards, but I really enjoyed this dish. The squash was sweet and savory, and the collards were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Nafly Nafly
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially liked the addition of the apple cider vinegar, which gave the dish a nice tang.


Bilal Husain
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The collards were tender and the squash was perfectly roasted. The sauce was flavorful and added a nice touch to the dish.


Susan Ababio
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The collards and winter squash were perfectly cooked, and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and flavorful meal.