Teddy'S Favorite Greens - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 lb. assertive greens (collard, turnip or kale), steamed and washed
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp. hot red pepper flakes
3 Tbsp. oil
1/2 c. chicken stock or low sodium broth

Preparation

Anytime up to a day ahead, shallow blanch the greens as follows.
Bring 2 quarts water to boil in a stockpot or large soup kettle.
Add salt and greens; stir until wilted.
Cover and cook 7 minutes; drain in colander and rinse with cold water.
Take a handful; squeeze all the water out.
Transfer to a cutting board. Repeat until all greens are squeezed.
Chop coarsely.
Greens can be refrigerated until ready to saute.