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Seasoned Collard or Mustard Greens Recipe
Low Carb
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Ingredients
Servings: 4 | Prep time: 10 minutes
1 bunch fresh collard or mustard greens
2 cups boiling water
1/2 tsp salt
1 slice bacon, chopped
Fresh ground pepper to taste
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Nutrition Facts
Exchanges/Choices:
1 Vegetable
1/2 Fat
Calories 44
Carbohydrate 7g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugar 0g
Fat 1g
Sodium 364mg |
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Cooking Methods
- Wash the fresh greens thoroughly,
cut the stems away from the leaves and chop stems and leaves into
bite-size pieces.
- Place them into boiling water. Add
salt and bacon and simmer, uncovered over low heat for 30 minutes.
Drain the greens well and sprinkle with pepper to serve.
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Fun Facts /
Cooking Tips
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Traditional Southern greens are flavored with animal
fat. However, we need a newer version which is healthy
and nutritious. This fresh vegetable recipe is low in
calories, low fat and low carb. Instead of animal fat,
the greens are saute in a small amount of sesame oil or
broth, top with toasted sesame seeds |
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