Moroccan-Style Winter Greens with Figs & Walnuts
Come the colder months, I turn to warm spices, comforting broths, and rich dressings to celebrate the season and its offerings. This Moroccan-Style Winter Greens with Figs & Walnuts is a fine example.
Moroccan-Style Winter Greens with Figs & Walnuts
Servings: 4
Calories: 214kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter or ghee
- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion , thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) minced garlic, from about 3 cloves
- ½ teaspoon (0.9 g) ras el hanout or garam masala
- 1 teaspoon (3 g) turmeric powder
- A pinch of saffron threads , optional
- 1 teaspoon (6 g) kosher or fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon (1.2 g) freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup (240 mL) gluten-free chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 bunch kale , stemmed and roughly chopped
- 1 bunch green chard , stemmed and roughly chopped
- 1 bunch mustard greens , stemmed and roughly chopped
- 1 dozen dried figs
- 1 teaspoon (2.6 g) ground cinnamon
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) honey
- ½ cup (58.5 g) toasted walnut pieces
Instructions
- Heat butter or ghee and olive oil in a large Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onion and garlic and sauté until tender and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes. Add the ras el hanout, turmeric, saffron (if using), salt, pepper, and stock; mix well.
- Stir in the greens in batches, adding the next batch as the one prior wilts down. Cover and cook on low until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small pot, combine figs, ground cinnamon, and cinnamon stick and cover with water. Cook, uncovered, on medium-high heat until reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Add the honey and cook on low until the sauce becomes syrupy, about 5-10 more minutes.
- Stir into the cooked greens and mix well. Serve hot topped with toasted walnuts.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Moroccan-Style Winter Greens with Figs & Walnuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214
Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 850mg35%
Potassium 267mg8%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 2299IU46%
Vitamin C 24mg29%
Calcium 72mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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