Collard Green Recipes

5-Minute Collard Greens with Sunflower Seeds

Prep and Cook Time: 15 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
• 1.5 TBS sunflower seeds
• Optional:
  • crumbled feta cheese
  • chopped olives

1. Fill bottom of steamer with 2 inches of water.
2. 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, and let both leaves and stems sit for at least 5 minutes to enhance their health-promoting properties.
3. Press or chop garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out more of its health-promoting properties.
4. Steam collard greens for no more than 5 minutes.
5. Transfer to a bowl. For more flavor, toss collard greens with the remaining ingredients while they are still hot. (Mediterranean Dressing does not need to be made separately).
6. Top with sunflower seeds and any/all of optional ingredients if you would like.

Collard Greens

Servings = 4 | Serving size =about 1/2 cup greens

• 1 tsp grapeseed oil
• 1 medium white onion
• 1 lb fresh collard greens
• 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 tsp unsalted butter

Add the white onion and cook slowly for about 20 minutes until the onions are translucent. Stir frequently.

While the onions are cooking, wash the collards well and slice into 2 inch squares.

Add the collard greens to the pan with the onions and toss. As they begin to wilt, add the pure maple syrup, salt and butter.

Cook until the collards are hot and wilted, but not to the point that they begin to lose their bright green color.