Herb Jam

Name: Herb Jam
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 lb. mixed hardy greens (such as Swiss chard, mature spinach or arugula, and/or broccoli rabe); 3 cups tender herbs (such as parsley, mint, cilantro, fennel fronds, and/or tarragon); ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 red or green chile, thinly sliced; 1 1" piece fresh ginger, peeled, finely grated; 1 tsp. ground coriander; Kosher salt; 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice; Whole-milk ricotta, farmer’s cheese, or feta (for serving); 4 ½"-thick slices country-style bread, toasted; ½ lemon

By Andy Baraghani

August 1, 2019

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This versatile condiment takes a page from Paula Wolfert’s original version in her book, The Slow Mediterranean Kitchen, in which a surplus of greens gets cooked down to a deeply savory jammy consistency. We simplified Wolfert’s steam-then-cook method and added toast and cheese for good measure. It’s the best way to use up a variety of herbs and greens that you might have in your crisper drawer. This recipe is part of the Healthyish Farmers’ Market Challenge. Get all 10 recipes here.

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