Greens Agrodolce with Almonds and Crispy Shallots

Name: Greens Agrodolce with Almonds and Crispy Shallots
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 4 as a side
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound (455 g) dark leafy greens (mustard greens, kale, Swiss chard, and/or beet greens); kosher sea salt and Freshly ground black pepper; ½ red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for frying; 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 shallot, thinly sliced crosswise and separated into rings; Pinch red pepper flakes; ¼ cup (30 g) Marcona almonds

Preparation info

Serves
4
as a side

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
20 min

Appears in

Pescan

By Abbie Cornish and Jacqueline King Schiller

Published 2019

About

Jacq: After trying the best sautéed greens of my life in Rome, I found out that the simple combo of honey and vinegar creates an amazing flavor. Here we’ve re-created that Italian-style sweet and sour (known as agrodolce) and added meaty almonds and savory shallots for the perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

1 pound (455 g) dark leafy greens (mustard greens, kale, Swiss chard, and/or beet greens)
2

Method

Trim any woody stems from the bottom of the greens. Tear the center ribs from the leaves and thinly slice the ribs. Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, then add the oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the sliced ribs, onion, and a pinch of salt; stir. Sauté until the onion is softened and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes.

Roughly chop the remaining greens and add them to the