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Greens and Beans
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- ½ cup onions, diced
- ⅔ cup sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ teaspoon paprika, dried, ground
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon, dried and ground
- ½ teaspoon ginger, dried and ground
- 1 teaspoon thyme, dried, ground
- 5 cups packed collard greens, raw, stems removed, chopped into long thick strips
- ¼ cup salsa
- 2 cups water
Directions:
- Wash your hands with soap and warm water. Wash fresh fruits and vegetables before preparing them.
- Heat oil in a medium pot on medium-high. Add onions and sweet potatoes; saute until onions are soft.
- Add garbanzo beans and dried spices. Continue cooking and stir frequently.
- Add collard greens and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add salsa and 1 cup of water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes until thickened and sweet potatoes are soft.
- Remove from heat and serve.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories, 163; Carbohydrate, 27 g; Protein, 6 g; Total fat, 5 g; Saturated Fat, 1 g; Trans Fat, 0 g; Cholesterol, 2 mg; Fiber, 2 g; Total Sugars, 1 g; Sodium, 235 mg; Calcium, 142 mg; Folate, 76 mcg; Iron, 10 mg; Percent Calories from Fat, 27%.Makes 6 servings, ⅔ cup each.
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Greens and Beans
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- ½ cup onions, diced
- ⅔ cup sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ teaspoon paprika, dried, ground
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon, dried and ground
- ½ teaspoon ginger, dried and ground
- 1 teaspoon thyme, dried, ground
- 5 cups packed collard greens, raw, stems removed, chopped into long thick strips
- ¼ cup salsa
- 2 cups water
Directions
- Wash your hands with soap and warm water. Wash fresh fruits and vegetables before preparing them.
- Heat oil in a medium pot on medium-high. Add onions and sweet potatoes; saute until onions are soft.
- Add garbanzo beans and dried spices. Continue cooking and stir frequently.
- Add collard greens and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add salsa and 1 cup of water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes until thickened and sweet potatoes are soft.
- Remove from heat and serve.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Calories, 163; Carbohydrate, 27 g; Protein, 6 g; Total fat, 5 g; Saturated Fat, 1 g; Trans Fat, 0 g; Cholesterol, 2 mg; Fiber, 2 g; Total Sugars, 1 g; Sodium, 235 mg; Calcium, 142 mg; Folate, 76 mcg; Iron, 10 mg; Percent Calories from Fat, 27%.Makes 6 servings, ⅔ cup each.