Collard Greens

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Collard Greens

Servings 2

Total Time: 35 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition Information

calories 205

carbohydrate 12g

protein 6g

fat 17g

saturated fat 2g

sodium 895mg

potassium 296mg

fiber 5g

sugar 3g

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil (or bacon drippings)
  • 1/4 large onion(s) diced
  • 3 medium garlic clove(s) minced
  • 1 small tomato(es) seeded and diced
  • 1 bunch(es) collard greens remove tough stems, about 1 pound for 2 servings
  • 1 teaspoon(s) sea salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon(s) black pepper
  • 1/2 cup(s) herbs (optional)
  • 1/4 cup(s) sunflower seeds raw (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon drippings or oil when hot.
  2. Add onions and cook until onions just begin to turn clear.
  3. Add garlic and tomatoes and continue to cook down (another 10 minutes or so).
  4. Add greens, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Season with sea salt, pepper, and fresh herbs (if desired) and cover for 15 minutes to continue to steam, or until the greens are wilted but not soggy.
  6. Remove from heat, toss in sunflower seeds (if desired) and serve hot.

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