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Collard Greens
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  • 5 MINUTES TOTAL TIME
PHOTO BY LAURA HEINEMAN
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Ingredients

  • 6 C Collard greens
  • 1 C lentils
  • 3 C low sodium vegetable broth
  • ½ onion, diced
  • crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Mise en Place

  • Wash and dry collard greens
  • Measure out lentils and vegetable broth
  • Dice ½ onion

Prepare

  • Using one medium sized pot, add water and cook the lentils for 25-30 minutes.
  • Add the low sodium vegetable broth, collard greens and onions to the pot and cook for an additional 30-35 minutes.

Serve

  • Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Recipe in Action

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  • 4 servings
  • Difficulty: Easy
Click here for Nutrition Facts Nutrition Tip

Collard greens are an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium, a rich source of vitamin K, and a good source of iron, vitamin B-6, and magnesium.

Cultural Facts

Collard Greens are one of the oldest leafy greens, and they belong to the cabbage family. The culinary concept of eating greens cooked down into a gravy originated from Africa.

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