Co-op Collard Greens - Recipe

Ok, so we got two HUGE bunches of Collards today in our co-op share. Other then in smoothies, collards are very tough and bitter (imagine a piece of green leather!), and sometimes hard to figure out what to do with them. This is what we did for dinner tonight:

(1-2) chicken breasts, diced and broiled in spices of your choice (I used Italian).

In a separate large pot, saute EVCO and diced garlic over medium. Add in Cannolini Beans or White Northern Beans. Add in collards, S&P and stir well. Add in diced green onions. When collards are starting to wilt, but before they get too dark, add in diced shitake mushrooms. Stir well and cook for about 1-2 more minutes until mushrooms are slightly soft. Remove from heat, stir in chicken and serve. S&P, or other spices to taste.