grilled collards and jicama with sweet pepper
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This is what happens when you leave a fellow in the produce isle too long. Ahhhh, just a man and his thoughts. I love jicama and I love to grill, so why not?
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yield
2 serving(s)
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Grill
Ingredients For grilled collards and jicama with sweet pepper
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2 bunchcollard greens, stems removed
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1 lgjicama, peeled, sliced lenthwise
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1 lgred bell pepper, stems and seeds removed, sliced into 1
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2 Tbspolive oil (one for boiling water, one for jicama slices)
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salt and pepper
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hot sauce
How To Make grilled collards and jicama with sweet pepper
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1Preheat grill. Assuming you are grilling protien also, you will char the greens over direct heat. Use a high heat...approximately 400 degrees.
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2Bring large pot of water to a rolling boil and add olive oil.
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3Brush jicama slices with olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
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4Wilt greens in boiling water for approximately 2 minutes, remove from boiling water and quickly douse with cold water to stop cooking.
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5Stack collard leaves in 6-8 leaf stacks.
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6Grill jicama slices on one side until slightly charred (approximately 2 minutes).
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7Flip jicama and place the collard stacks on the grill. Grill for approximately 2 minutes until greens are slightly charred on one side.
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8Remove jicama from grill and flip collard stacks and grill for an additional 2 minutes.
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9Slice jicama into 1 1/2" X 1/4" slices and rough chop collard stacks.
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10Mix jicama, greens and red pepper. Season mixture with salt, pepper and hot sauce to taste.
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