Sweet and Tangy Sauteed Collard Greens

Recipesfull introduces to you: Mardi Gras Recipes. (Sweet and Tangy Sauteed Collard Greens). Honey and balsamic vinegar add the sweet and tangy aspects of this delicious and nutritious vegetarian side dish or salad!!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Sweet and Tangy Sauteed Collard Greens

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

½ Vidalia or other sweet onion

sliced

1 ½ pounds collard greens - rinsed

trimmed and chopped

½ cup water

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root

5 tablespoons melted butter

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook stirring until softened about 5 minutes. Stir in collard greens in batches if necessary until they wilt slightly and all fit in the skillet. Pour in water and cook stirring occasionally until bright green and tender 5 to 7 minutes regulating heat to prevent burning. Drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile whisk vinegar honey ginger and butter together in a serving bowl for dressing. Add greens to bowl and toss with dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve warm.

Nutritional Information

Sweet and Tangy Sauteed Collard Greens

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 127.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.3g 5%

Carbohydrates: 11g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 3.2g 13%

Sugars: 5.9g

Fat: 9.3g 14%

Saturated Fat: 4.9g 24%

Cholesterol: 19.1mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 5898.1IU 118%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.1mg 9%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 30.8mg 51%

Folate: 143.5mcg 36%

Calcium: 130.2mg 13%

Iron: 0.3mg 1%

Magnesium: 9.1mg 3%

Potassium: 168mg 5%

Sodium: 70.6mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 83.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.