Sides

Collard Greens

Savory Southern-style greens.Makes 4 servings for $5.
Recipe by By Debra Peek-Haynes
Shot of sautéed collard greens in a cast iron pan.
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Cost per servingPer serving$1.15
Makes4 servings
Total timeTotal45 minutes
Prep 20 minutes Cook 25 minutes
Prep 20 minutes Cook 25 minutes
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Ingredients

Makes 4 servings. Check items off as you go.
  • 2-3 bunches collard greens thoroughly washed
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 3 tablespoons safflower oil or olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 clove garlic smashed
  • 1 Anaheim pepper or green pepper (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Slice or tear the collard green leaves off their stalks. Roll leaves and cut them to about 1-inch slices.
  2. Fill a medium to large pot with 1-2 inches of water. Bring water to a boil.
  3. Add onion and garlic to boiling water.
  4. Add the green pepper (if using), collard greens, then oil.
  5. Cover pot, reduce heat to medium low and cook for about 10 minutes.
  6. Stir the greens, onion, and garlic so that all the seasonings are thoroughly mixed. Cook for approximately 5 more minutes.
  7. Serve hot.

Nutrition per serving

1 serving is 1 cup
  • Sodium100mg
  • Calories260
  • Carbohydrates33g
  • Fiber19g
  • Fat12g
  • Protein13g
Serving: 1 cupCalories: 260calCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 13gFat: 12gSodium: 100mgFiber: 19g
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Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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