Ingredients
3 cups collard greens (washed and cut)
salt and pepper (to taste
optional)
Steps
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 Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 7 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Total Sugars | 0 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 50 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 46 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Basic Steamed Collards. Recipe source: University of Maryland Extension Food Supplement Nutrition Education Program. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.