Sautéed Collard Greens
Sautéed Collard Greens, a tasty way to eat collards! Great as a simple wilted greens side dish or a topping for salads, bowls, or even pizza.
Equipment
- 1 large pan
Ingredients
- 4 cups collard greens
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes to taste
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prep collard greens: Wash 4 cups collard greens under running water or submerging them a water bowl. Then dry with a salad spinner or by laying flat to dry. Then cut leaves into thin thin strips before cooking by stacking the leaves, rolling them, then slicing off the ends into thin strips. This will make the leaves easier to cook since they are generally very large and thick.
- Heat and season oil: To a medium pan heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium-low heat. Add minced 2 cloves garlic and cook until it begins to brown and become fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Next add the 1 pinch red pepper flakes and cook about 20-30 seconds more, or until the pepper begins to release its color into the oil (do not overcook or the pepper will burn).
- Sauté collard greens: Add the collard greens and stir constantly until they are covered in oil and completely wilted and cooked down, about 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 pinch salt and pepper. Remove to a plate and serve immediately.
Notes
Tools Needed: glass mixing bowl, medium pan, knife set, cutting board, salad spinner
Prep Ahead: Cooked leafy greens are best eaten immediately, so we do not recommend cooking these collard leaves ahead of serving. However, you could wash and prep the greens up to a day ahead of time so they’re ready to be cooked. Any more than this and the greens will wilt and not look their best.
Leftovers and Storage: Store any leftover greens in the refrigerator for up to two days and reheat over the stovetop or quickly in the microwave. We do not recommend freezing.
Nutrition Notes: Nutrition information is estimated using all included ingredients. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and is a good source of vitamins K, iron and calcium.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 23mgPotassium: 166mgFiber: 3gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 3629IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 173mgIron: 0.4mg
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