Sautéed Collard Greens

Low Sodium Low Potassium Low Phosphorus Low Protein Vegetarian Heart Healthy Diabetes-Friendly Egg-Free Gluten-Free No Shellfish Nut-Free American Side Lunch Dinner

Sautéed Collard Greens

Low Sodium Low Potassium Low Phosphorus Low Protein Vegetarian Heart Healthy Diabetes-Friendly Egg-Free Gluten-Free No Shellfish Nut-Free American Side Lunch Dinner
6 (1 serving = 1/6 portion)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes

Description

A Southern staple and favorite, this quick collard greens recipe is a flavorful and healthy veggie side dish for lunch or dinner.

Directions

  1. Blanch the collard greens by putting them into a pot of boiling water for 30 seconds.
  2. Strain the boiling water off and quickly transfer the greens to a large bowl of ice water. Let cool, then strain and dry the greens and set them aside.
  3. In a large sauté pan on medium-high heat, melt the butter and oil together. Add onions and garlic, and cook until slightly browned, about 4–6 minutes. Add collard greens and black and red pepper, then cook for 5–8 minutes on high heat, stirring constantly.
  4. Remove from heat, add vinegar, if desired, and stir.

Nutrition Per Serving

  • Calories79 cal
  • Total Fat7 g
  • Saturated Fat2 g
  • Trans Fat0 g
  • Cholesterol5 mg
  • Sodium9 mg
  • Carbohydrates4 g
  • Protein2 g
  • Phosphorus18 mg
  • Potassium129 mg
  • Dietary Fiber2.2 g
  • Calcium118 mg

Ingredients

  • 8 cups fresh collard greens, chopped and blanched
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
  • ¼ cup onions, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar (optional)

Ingredients

  • 8 cups fresh collard greens, chopped and blanched
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
  • ¼ cup onions, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar (optional)
  • 8 cups fresh collard greens, chopped and blanched
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
  • ¼ cup onions, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar (optional)

Description

A Southern staple and favorite, this quick collard greens recipe is a flavorful and healthy veggie side dish for lunch or dinner.

Directions

  1. Blanch the collard greens by putting them into a pot of boiling water for 30 seconds.
  2. Strain the boiling water off and quickly transfer the greens to a large bowl of ice water. Let cool, then strain and dry the greens and set them aside.
  3. In a large sauté pan on medium-high heat, melt the butter and oil together. Add onions and garlic, and cook until slightly browned, about 4–6 minutes. Add collard greens and black and red pepper, then cook for 5–8 minutes on high heat, stirring constantly.
  4. Remove from heat, add vinegar, if desired, and stir.

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