Medley of Greens with Potatoes and Leeks
- Kosher salt
- 5 1/2 pounds mixed bitter greens, such as Swiss chard, escarole, turnip or mustard greens, chicory, broccoli rabe, kale and spinach, tough stems discarded
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter
- 4 large leeks, white and tender green, thinly sliced crosswise
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 3 cups chicken stock, fresh or canned low-sodium broth
- Freshly ground pepper
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
- Cut the greens into 1-inch pieces and wash them thoroughly.
- Add the greens to the pot and cover.
- As soon as the water returns to a boil, drain the greens in a colander; pat dry.
- Preheat the oven to 375.
- In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter.
- Add the leeks and garlic and cook over moderate heat until just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
- Add the Chicken Stock and bring to a boil.
- Season generously with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.
- Peel and halve the potatoes and slice them 1/4 inch thick.
- In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the greens and leeks.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a large nonreactive baking dish and press the vegetables down firmly.
- Dot with the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter.
- Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Uncover and bake for about 15 minutes longer, or until the potatoes are very tender.
kosher salt, bitter, butter, leeks, garlic, chicken stock, freshly ground pepper, potatoes
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/medley-of-greens-with-potatoes-and-leeks (may not work)