Sweet Potatoes, Apples, and Braising Greens

Ingredients

• •4 medium sweet potatoes
• •8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• •1 tablespoon fine sea salt
• •2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• •3 medium baking apples
• •6 cups braising greens
• •¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
• •coarsely chopped

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat oven to 400°F.

   5 min

2. 2.

   On foil-lined baking sheet, toss potato slices with 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bake until cooked through and slightly caramelized, about 20 minutes. Keep warm.

   20 min

3. 3.

   In heavy medium skillet over moderate heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Add apples and sauté until tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Keep warm.

   15 min

4. 4.

   In heavy large pot over moderate heat, combine remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 3 tablespoons water. Add greens and sauté, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 5 minutes. Lower heat to moderately low and add sweet potatoes and apples. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in parsley, remaining 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Serve hot.

   10 min