Greens! Luscious Greens!

These beautiful greens are easy to prepare with only 8 simple ingredients.

Spicy red pepper flakes bring out the glamour in these greens!

Collard greens are packed with healthy antioxidants and are a smart choice when incorporating a variety of leafy greens into your diet.

An added benefit ~ they smell delicious while cooking!

Ingredients

  • 1 T olive oil
  • 1/2 large onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 lb. collard greens, rinsed and chopped (discard stem)
  • 3 c vegetable (or chicken) stock
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation Steps

  1. Saute onion and garlic in olive oil, until softened.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
  3. Lower heat to simmer and cook until greens are just tender (approximately 40 minutes).