Collards in Apricot Sauce

I often look for recipes that include more than one ingredient from our CSA shares but I could have never thought that these two ingredients would pair so well together: apricots and collards! There are certainly healthier ways to make this recipe, but I will share it with you as found here - feel free to leave comments with how else you would prepare the recipe.

This tasty side dish recipe sizzles with tender collards in a tangy apricot sauce, a perfect accompaniment to pork or chicken. This healthy, fast, and easy to make vegetable with sauce dish is a great side dish or warm snack for a family dinner or afternoon. This vegetarian recipe serves 4.

INGREDIENTS:

4 cups collards, shredded

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. black pepper

2 cups apricots, destoned

3 cups water

1 tbsp. white sugar

1 tbsp. cornstarch

METHOD:

Steam collards for 10 minutes until tender.

Meanwhile, put salt, black pepper, apricots, water and sugar in a pan. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes until water has reduced and fruit is soft.

Using a food processor, puree apricots and water mixture. Add cornstarch and blend until smooth. Serve collards hot, smothered in the apricot sauce - great as an accompaniment to pork or chicken.