Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Paleo, Dairy Free
Collards are a very good source of magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin E, protein, omega-3 fatty acids and potassium, to name a few others. It is also low in calories and has zero cholesterol, and is extremely easy it is to prepare? Here’s a simple, tasty way to introduce it into your diet.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch collard greens
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 lemon
- Freshly ground salt & pepper
- Red chili pepper flakes (optional)
Directions
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Wash collards and cut leaf away from thick stem. Compost stems (or use them as chicken feed!)
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Take cut leaves and stack on top of each other, then roll up like a burrito.
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Slice “burrito” into ½ inch slices, set aside.
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Mince 1-2 garlic cloves, set aside.
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Bring a quart of water to a boil in a skillet.
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Add 1 teaspoon sea salt and cut greens to skillet.
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Simmer uncovered 5-10 minutes, until the leaves are tender.
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Drain and press out any excess water.
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Dry skillet, add 2 teaspoons of olive oil and heat on medium high. Add cooked collard greens, heat through for around 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add freshly minced garlic, freshly ground salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Squeeze fresh lemon juice to taste and serve immediately.