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Sauteed Collards

Yields1 ServingPrep Time30 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr 15 mins

This sautéed collards recipe is a delicious and flavorful way to enjoy this leafy green vegetable. It makes for a tasty and nutritious side dish that pairs well with a variety of main courses. Try it out and discover a new favorite recipe!

 2 lbs collard greens, tough stems discarded, leaves chopped
 2 tbsp medium onion, chopped
 1 large garlic clove, minced
 1 tbsp olive oil
 Chili pepper flakes, a pinch
 Salt, a couple of pinches
 Sugar, a couple of pinches
1

Use a large skillet with a tight-fitting cover. Heat olive oil on
medium heat. Sauté onion until transparent, a couple of minutes.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

2

Mix in the greens, chili pepper flakes, salt, and sugar. Cover and
cook until tender, 8-15 minutes. (Note that young collard greens
will cook up relatively quickly. Older greens may take upwards of
45 minutes to tenderize.)

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