Garlicky Collard Greens

By Coach Michelle, Recipe, ,
I’m a West Coast gal through and through.  I love fish tacos (my recipe here), chipotle everything & clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls (here’s my recipe).  But…Southerners do have it right when it comes to collard greens.  Here’s a great recipe that doesn’t require hours of cooking with ham hocks to make it tasty.  And, if you’re looking for a super healthful alternative to kale, collard greens are it (click here for full nutritional profile!  They are loaded with fiber & Vit K (for bone health).  Eat ’em up!

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches collard greens, stems removed
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 t cumin seeds
  • 1 t fennel seeds (optional) (but please see NOTE below)
  • 1/2 t red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 1 T lemon juice
Stack collard leaves, roll them together lengthwise, and cut into 1/2″ ribbons. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add garlic, cumin, fennel (if using) & pepper flakes.  Cook briefly, stirring continuously, until fragrant, about 01 min. Add the greens & salt & cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, about 03 min. Turn heat to low, cover, and cook until tender, about 03 min. Turn off heat, stir in lemon juice & serve!
NOTE:   Fennel seeds are quite strong…so some may not like the taste.  But if you’re serving these greens alongside a meat, the fennel will help your body digest the fat.  Great reason to add them, in my opinion! Recipe adapted from Run Fast. Eat Slow.:  Nourishing Recipes for Athletes.

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