Spicy Collard Greens
This Spicy Collard Greens recipe gives a delicious way to switch up your salad game. The crisp-tender texture and tantalizing mix of spicy, savory, and sweet flavors comes together quickly and is super affordable too.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 33kcal
Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup of diced onion
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 cups of chopped collard greens
- 1 teaspoon of maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons of crushed red pepper
- A couple dashes of hot sauce
Instructions
- In a nonstick or lightly oiled pan, saute the bell pepper, onion, and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add chopped greens, syrup, crushed red pepper, and hot sauce.
- Cook until greens have softened, about 3-5 minutes depending how tender you like your collard greens.
Notes
- Dry the leaves! Make sure to completely dry the collard green leaves before adding them to the pan. If they are watery, it will create steam making the veggies limp and soggy.
- Add more greens. You can add more green leafy vegetables like arugula, kale, and spinach to the salad. Not only will this give you a range of flavors, but it will also give it more body and texture.
- Mix in some nuts. Add more flavor and crunch by adding some nuts or seeds too.
- Add some berries. Amp up the sweetness by adding dried fruits or berries like apricots, cranberries, and prunes. They will also add more color to your salad.
- Adjust the seasonings. Spice it up by adding herbs like mint, basil, parsley, tarragon, cilantro, and dill. Looking for ways to keep your herbs fresh longer, check out this great guide!
Nutrition
Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3035IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg
