5-Minute Collard Greens - 15.21g Carbs, 8.29g Fiber, 1.46g Sugar
From: The George Mateljan Foundation
Collard greens are a highly nutritious green rich in calcium that are
a great addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating. Long popular in the
southern states, you will find out why they are becoming increasingly
popular throughout the rest of the U.S.
Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes
1 lb collard greens, chopped
--> Mediterranean Dressing
1 tsp lemon juice
1 medium clove garlic, pressed or chopped
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
1 1/2 Tbsp sunflower seeds
--> Optional
1/2 red onion, sliced (add to steamers with collard greens)
6 kalamata olives, sliced
3 Tbsp pumpkin seeds
5 drops tamari soy sauce
Dash of cayenne pepper
Fill bottom of steamer with 2 inches of water.
While steam is building up, slice collard greens leaves into 1/2-inch
slices and cut again crosswise. Cut stems into 1/4-inch slices. Let
both leaves and stems sit for at least 5 minutes to enhance their
health-promoting properties.
Press or chop garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out
more of its health-promoting properties.
Steam collard greens for no more than 5 minutes.
Transfer to a bowl. For more flavor, toss collard greens with the
remaining ingredients and any of the optional ingredients you desire
while they are still hot. (Mediterranean Dressing does not need to be
made separately).
Serves: 2
Total weight: 266.05g
Nutrition per Serving:
256.32 Calories, 197.71 Calories from Fat, 28.15 Calories from Saturated Fat,
5.81g Protein, 15.21g Carbs, 8.29g Dietary Fiber, 3.29g Soluble Fiber,
4.93g Insoluble Fiber, 1.46g Total Sugar, 5.47g Other Carbs, 21.97g Total Fat,
3.13g Saturated Fat, 16.57g Mono Fat, 1.96g Poly Fat, 0mg Cholesterol,
0.49mg Iron, 22.08mg Magnesium, 0.68 mg Manganese, 28.19mg Phosphorus,
414.23mg Potassium, 3.39mcg Selenium, 46.02mg Sodium
