Basic Steamed Collards
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Ingredients
- 3 cups collard greens
- salt and pepper (to taste, optional)
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Wash and cut 5 large collard leaves, removing the thick stems.
- Place greens in a pot with about 1 inch of water, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil.
- After water boils, reduce to low heat and steam for about 3-5 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper, to taste.
Nutrition
| Calories | 7 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 1 g |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: University of Maryland Extension Food Supplement Nutrition Education Program