By Our Noble Kitchen
Sauteed Collard Greens with Garlic and Scallions
Greens are out to give you stiff competition, nutrition-wise.
Their list of credits is getting longer, and already includes the following:
* Vitamin A as carotene. Greens provide plenty - on the order of 50 to 100 percent of the recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) per cup.
* Vitamin C. The carotene in greens comes with this cousin antioxidant - with levels varying from one-third to three quarters of the RDA.
* Fiber. Greens are great for fiber, too, with 2 to 5 grams per cup.
* Low calorie count. How many foods give you so much nutrition for 50 or fewer calories per serving?
* Low fat content. With so few calories, greens obviously can't pack in any fat to speak of.
And some greens - those of collards, mustard, turnips, and kale - boast still another distinction.
They belong to the cabbage family of vegetables now in the cancer-prevention spotlight.
The bottom line, obviously, is that greens are winners.
They are perfect for helping to lower cholesterol, prevent cancer, lose weight, and control diabetes.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:25:32 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
27
Low
Glycemic Load
1
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories38.5 kcal (2%)
Total Fat2.9 g (4%)
Carbs2.5 g (1%)
Sugars0.2 g (0%)
Protein1.1 g (2%)
Sodium32.9 mg (2%)
Fiber1.1 g (4%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
In a large nonstick skillet or a wok, heat oil over medium heat.
Step 2
Add collards and garlic and saute, stirring constantly, until collards are just wilted, about 4 minutes.
Step 3
Add scallions just before collards are finished cooking.
Step 4
Serve hot, sprinkled with feta.
Step 5
Variation: Saute a medium-size, chopped ripe tomato with collards and garlic.
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