The perfect accompaniment to a hearty roast

Spring greens with black pepper & crème fraîche recipe

Ingredients

  • 600g trimmed spring greens
  • 6 tbsp crème fraîche
  • sprinkle of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Cut the trimmed spring greens in half lengthways. Bring a wide, shallow pan of salted water to the boil and add the spring greens. Bring back to the boil and cook briefly, about 1-2 minutes, then drain well.

  • Mix the crème fraîche in the pan with a sprinkle of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and bring almost to the boil. Carefully add the spring greens so they don’t overlap too much and reheat gently.

  • Transfer the greens to a warmed shallow dish and spoon over the crème fraîche. Sprinkle with a little black pepper and serve immediately.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, April 2004

Method

  • Cut the trimmed spring greens in half lengthways. Bring a wide, shallow pan of salted water to the boil and add the spring greens. Bring back to the boil and cook briefly, about 1-2 minutes, then drain well.

  • Mix the crème fraîche in the pan with a sprinkle of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and bring almost to the boil. Carefully add the spring greens so they don’t overlap too much and reheat gently.

  • Transfer the greens to a warmed shallow dish and spoon over the crème fraîche. Sprinkle with a little black pepper and serve immediately.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *