Verdure di Primio Maggio con Polenta (Mixed Greens of the First of May with Polenta
- 2 tablespoons of the EVOO (youll still need 3 tablespoons)
- Chicken
- Tomatoes
- Parsley
- 20 chopped good-quality pitted green Sicilian olives (in bulk tubs near the deli) for the black olives
- 3 to 4 cups or baby spinach leaves, trimmed and coarsely chopped
- 3 to 4 cups fresh dandelion greens, trimmed and chopped (1 bunch)
- 1/4 to 3/8 teaspoon freshly grated or ground nutmeg
- Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
- Prepare the polenta exactly as directed in the master recipe, #228.
- While the polenta cooks, heat a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add the EVOO, the garlic, anchovies, and red pepper flakes and melt the anchovies into the oil.
- Add the spinach and the dandelion greens.Turn the greens to coat and wilt them together, season with black pepper and nutmeg, and mix in the olives.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and juice.
- Taste to adjust the seasonings.
- Spoon the polenta into shallow bowls and top with the spring greens.
evoo, chicken, tomatoes, parsley, olives, baby spinach, dandelion greens, freshly grated or ground nutmeg, lemon
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/verdure-di-primio-maggio-con-polenta-mixed-greens-of-the-first-of-may-with-polenta-374439 (may not work)