Cavolo Nero

Directions

Remove the leaves from the fibrous stalk cavolo nero. Cook the leaves in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain well. Pour a few tbsp of oil into a pan place on a medium heat. Add the finely sliced garlic to the pan. Fry the garlic for a few seconds and then add the cavolo nero and salt and pepper. Saute for a minute or 2 and then remove from heat and serve as a side dish. *Other flavours that go well with cavolo nero which may be added to this dish are anchovies and lemon or bacon or parmesan.