Maple Sweetened Collard Greens
Servings
4Serving size
about 1/2 cup greensThis recipe can easily be multiplied and leftovers are fair.
Ingredients
| 1 tsp. Olive oil |
| 1 medium White onions (diced) |
| 1 lb Collards, raw (washed well) |
| 2 Tbsp. Maple syrup |
| 1/8 tsp. Salt |
| 1/4 tsp. Ground nutmeg |
| 1 tsp.. Unsalted butter |
Instructions
Add the white onion and cook slowly for about 20 minutes until the onions are translucent. Stir frequently.
While the onions are cooking, wash the collards well and slice into 1/2-inch-thick chiffonade.
Add the collard greens to the pan with the onions and toss.
As they begin to wilt, add the maple syrup, salt, nutmeg, and butter.
Cook until the collards are hot and wilted, but not to the point that they begin to lose their bright green color.
Serve.
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
Okay, so you don’t think that you like collard greens. Being from the south, I was supposed to like greens growing up but I didn’t. It wasn’t until I learned about food that I came to love them.