Steamed Collard Greens

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound collard greens
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions:

1. Wash hands thoroughly with warm water and soap. Wash fresh vegetables before preparing.
2. Remove stems and slice greens.
3. Place in double boiler or steaming basket. Steam for 8 minutes.
4. Sprinkle with basil and lemon juice before serving.
5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

calories, 70; carbohydrate, 14 g; protein, 6 g; total fat, 1 g; saturated fat, 0 g; cholesterol, 0 mg; fiber, 3 g; total sugars, 1 g; sodium, 45 mg; calcium, 333 mg; folate, 378 mcg; iron, 1 mg; percent of calories from fat, 13%.

Recipe from "Do Yourself a Flavor" by Graham Kerr.

Makes 2 servings.

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Steamed Collard Greens

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound collard greens
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Wash hands thoroughly with warm water and soap. Wash fresh vegetables before preparing.
2. Remove stems and slice greens.
3. Place in double boiler or steaming basket. Steam for 8 minutes.
4. Sprinkle with basil and lemon juice before serving.
5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

calories, 70; carbohydrate, 14 g; protein, 6 g; total fat, 1 g; saturated fat, 0 g; cholesterol, 0 mg; fiber, 3 g; total sugars, 1 g; sodium, 45 mg; calcium, 333 mg; folate, 378 mcg; iron, 1 mg; percent of calories from fat, 13%.

Recipe from "Do Yourself a Flavor" by Graham Kerr.

Makes 2 servings.

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