Sautéed Greens with Red Wine Reduction
For a side that will make your guests green with envy, we thought outside the box to create this combination of broccoli, kale and green beans with a mulled wine-inspired reduction. The combination is as unique as it is delicious—not to mention decidedly festive.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 ml) red wine
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) honey
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cinnamon stick, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long
- 1 clove garlic, halved
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
- 2 cups (100 g) day-old bread, cubed
- 5 oz (150 g) bacon, diced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- ½ lb (225 g) trimmed green beans, blanched
- 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets and steamed
- 8 cups (225 g) kale leaves, coarsely chopped
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring all the ingredients to a boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the wine is syrupy. Strain the wine reduction through a sieve. Set aside.
For a side that will make your guests green with envy, we thought outside the box to create this combination of broccoli, kale and green beans with a mulled wine-inspired reduction. The combination is as unique as it is delicious—not to mention decidedly festive.