One of my favorite healthy collard greens recipes, A vegetarian version of southern greens with butter and olive instead of bacon from Deborah Madison
Servings: 4
Calories:
Author: Simple Nourished Living
Ingredients
4bunches collard greenswashed with long stems and tough ribs removed
Salt
1tablespoonbutter
1tablespoonolive oil
1oniondiced
2garlic clovesthinly sliced
½teaspoonred pepper flakes
Pepper sauce
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a tablespoon of salt. Plunge the greens into the pot and cook them for 10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of the cooking water and remove the greens to a bowl.
In a wide skillet set over medium heat, cook the butter, olive oil, onion, garlic and pepper flakes, stirring occasionally until the onion is soft and garlic lightly golden.
Add the greens, the reserved cooking water and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and add more salt if necessary.
Serve with the pepper sauce on the side.
Recipe Notes
Nutritional Estimates Per Serving (¼ collards): 81 calories, 6.6 g fat, 5.6 g carbs, 2.0 g fiber, 1.4 g protein and 2 Weight Watchers PointsPlus Value