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Tender Spring Greens

Prep time 15 min
Cook time 30 min
Total time 45 min

Prep time 15 min
Cook time 30 min
Total time 45 min

About

Regardless of your eating plan, there’s always a place for ample servings of dark, leafy greens. This nutritious dish is filled with fiber, folate, carotenoids, iron, calcium, and vitamins K and C. While most collard greens recipes involve bacon and lots of fat, this recipe is lightened up with a couple of slices of ham and just a touch of olive oil.


Serves 4

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon Garlic, minced

2 slices nitrate free ham

8 cups chopped, destemmed, collards

1 cup vegetable or chicken broth


Directions
1

Place a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and the garlic. Sauté until the garlic is golden. Add the ham and cook for 2 minute, stirring often..

2

Add the collards and broth and cover with a lid for 4 minutes, until wilted. Remove the lid and stir. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until very tender. Enjoy!


Nutrition

Calories: 85
Fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Sodium: 388mg
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g
Sugar: 0g

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