Collard Greens with Tomatoes and Garlic

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 jalapeno, halved lengthwise
• 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 2 pounds collard greens, stems discarded and leaves finely shredded
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 thyme sprigs
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

1. In a large enameled, cast-iron casserole, heat the olive oil.
2. Add the garlic, onion and jalapeno and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in the tomatoes, collards, bay leaves and thyme sprigs.
4. Cover and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the collards are tender, about 20 minutes.
5. Discard the jalapeno, bay leaves and thyme sprigs.
6. Season the collards with salt and pepper and serve.

extravirgin olive oil, garlic, onion, tomatoes, collard greens, bay leaves, thyme, salt

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/collard-greens-with-tomatoes-and-garlic (may not work)