Sautéed greens never made an appearance on my dinner table until a few years of nutrition education changed my mind. That's when I realized my family was missing out on a very healthy side dish.
My kids are grown and gone now, so there was no need to try and convince them to give this new adventure in eating a shot, but I still had Mike to contend with. I knew that kale, beet and collard greens could be tasty, but getting him to put a pile of them on his fork was challenging.
I admit that Mike would be right if I'd served him nothing but a bowl of collard greens, but when I added slices of grilled beef and roasted potatoes, I was amazed at how quickly those greens disappeared!
According to Worlds Healthiest Foods "The cholesterol-lowering ability of collard greens may be the greatest of all commonly eaten cruciferous vegetables."
That sounds like a good reason to get collard greens onto my dinner menu. Adding flavor packed herbs and spices can turn a simple green into something delectable. My favorite additions are garlic, thyme, and rosemary - or ginger, garlic, soy sauce and sesame oil can be the makings for a terrific Asian-inspired side dish.
Happy cooking!
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Nutrition Per ServingCalories: 144, Weight Watchers PointPlus
Total Fat: 7.29g
Cholesterol: -
Sodium: 320mg
Total Carbs: 17.07g
Dietary Fiber: 8.53g
Sugars: 2.10g
Protein: 6.01g
