Sauteed Greens with Pancetta
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 ounces thinly sliced pancetta
- 2 pounds tender greens, such as spinach, watercress or dandelion greensthick stems discarded, leaves coarsely chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- Salt
- Heat a large pot.
- Add the greens and cook over high heat, tossing just until wilted.
- Transfer the greens to a colander and press out the excess liquid.
- Wipe out the pot.
- Add the olive oil and heat until shimmering.
- Add the pancetta and cook over moderately high heat, turning once until crisp, about 6 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a plate.
- Add the garlic and crushed red pepper to the pot and cook over high heat, stirring, until fragrant and lightly browned, about 30 seconds.
- Add the greens, season with salt and cook over high heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer the greens to a bowl.
- Crumble the pancetta on top and serve.
extravirgin olive oil, pancetta, tender greens, garlic, red pepper, salt
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/sauteed-greens-with-pancetta (may not work)