Stir-Fried Collard Greens

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Serves: 4 to 6

Fruits and Vegetables: ½ cup per serving

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 pounds fresh collard greens

1 medium onion, minced

2 garlic cloves, minced

Directions

  1. Wash and prepare fresh vegetables.
  2. Build stacks of collard greens. Take a stack, roll it tightly, and cut it crosswise into thin strips. Repeat with all stacks.
  3. Soak collard strips in water to remove grit. Drain thoroughly.
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add onion and garlic to the skillet, stirring until they are slightly browned.
  6. Add collard greens. Stir for 5 minutes until they are soft but still a bright green color.

Tip

For more flavor, add ¼ cup vegetable broth and crushed red pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: about ½ cup; Calories: 120; Carbohydrates: 10 g; Fiber: 6 g; Fat: 8 g; Saturated fat: 1 g; Sodium: 25 mg

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