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Foolproof Sautéed Collard Greens
This flavor-packed sauteed collard greens recipe highlights an ingredient that isn't just delicious but packed with nutrients. No one likes soggy greens, so we keep the pieces bite-sized, crunchy, and seasoned with a simple mixture of garlic, salt, and pepper.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 67 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil 15 mL
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 16-oz bunch chopped collard greens 450 g
- ¼ tsp each salt and pepper
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice can sub apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Heat: In a large pan or wok, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Cook: Add chopped collard greens and cook, stirring often, until they've reduced in size and are soft, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Season: Stir in salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Serve warm!
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Notes
- Storage: Any leftovers can be kept in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 4 days. Reheat them on the stove briefly, just to heat through.
- Do I need to remove the stems? No, keep these on to maintain some crunch!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
67kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
7.3g
(2%)
Protein
2.7g
(5%)
Fat
4.3g
(7%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
167mg
(7%)
Potassium
17mg
(0%)
Fiber
3.8g
(15%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
0mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 67
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 67kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.3g | 2% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 5% |
| Fat | 4.3g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 167mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 17mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 15% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.