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Delicious Greens

Delicious Greens

77 Ratings
77 Ratings
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Delicious Greens
Makes: 4 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

This recipe combines traditional leafy greens with cabbage, garlic, and onions for a savory side dish that's packed with flavor and nutrition.

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups mustard or collard greens (about 1/2 pound)
  • 2 cups cabbage, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Rinse greens, remove stems, and tear in small pieces.
  3. In a large saucepan, boil 3 quarts of water.
  4. Add mustard greens, return to a boil and cook 3 minutes. Add cabbage and cook 1 more minute. Drain in colander.
  5. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and sauté garlic and onion until light brown, about 3 minutes.
  6. Add greens and vinegar and cook briefly, about 3 minutes. Serve hot.

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups prepared greens, 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 70
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 18 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 84 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 307 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 70
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 84 mg
Potassium 307 mg
Sodium 18 mg
Copper 111 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 24 mg
Phosphorus 52 mg
Selenium 1 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 76 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 50 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 155 mcg
Folate 26 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 7 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 cups

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