Here’s an exciting update to my family’s “New Food Monday” experience! I found a great recipe for collards on The World’s Healthiest Foods website http://www.whfoods.com/. Of course, I knew that I would like it, but would the rest of my family go for it? Yes!My husband and son ate an entire serving willingly. They both liked the flavors of garlic and olive oil with the greens. We decided that we’d like a few red pepper flakes in the recipe as well… it gave the greens an extra zip.
My five year old daughter is still in the “yuck” camp for this latest new food. One of these days she’ll come around. Maybe she’ll get on board with a homemade veggie chili next Monday!
Here's the recipe for 5-Minute Collard Greens
Note: 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
Ingredients:
1 pound collard greens, chopped
Mediterranean Dressing
1 tsp lemon juice
1 medium clove garlic, pressed or chopped
1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
sea salt and black pepper to taste
1-1/2 TBS sunflower seeds
Optional:
1/2 red onion, sliced (add to steamers with collard greens)
6 kalamata olives, sliced
3 TBS pumpkin seeds
5 drops tamari soy sauce
dash of cayenne pepper
Directions:
1) 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.
2) Press or chop garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out more of its health-promoting properties.
3) Steam collard greens for no more than 5 minutes.
4) 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
Ingredients:
1 pound collard greens, chopped
Mediterranean Dressing
1 tsp lemon juice
1 medium clove garlic, pressed or chopped
1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
sea salt and black pepper to taste
1-1/2 TBS sunflower seeds
Optional:
1/2 red onion, sliced (add to steamers with collard greens)
6 kalamata olives, sliced
3 TBS pumpkin seeds
5 drops tamari soy sauce
dash of cayenne pepper
Directions:
1) 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.
2) Press or chop garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out more of its health-promoting properties.
3) Steam collard greens for no more than 5 minutes.
4) 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
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