Braised Collard Greens

Author: 
An Oldways Recipe

A quick, easy and delicious plate of soul-food greens completes any meal.

Ingredients: 
  • 1 large bunch collard greens
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of pepper
Instructions: 
  1. In a large pan, saute oil, garlic and shallots for 2 minutes over medium heat.
  2. Add rinsed and chopped collard greens to mix, and squeeze the fresh lemon juice all over ingredients. Sprinkle your pinches of salt and pepper onto the greens and stir over medium-high heat until garlic and shallots have browned, about 4 minutes.

► Cost per serving: $0.93
*All costs based on actual grocery store prices in January 2012. Prices may vary by location.

Nutritional Analysis: 
Calories: 50, Fat: 3g, Sodium: 28mg, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 1g
Yield: 
4 servings
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