Sweet and Tangy Sauteed Collard Greens Recipe

Sweet and Tangy Sauteed Collard Greens Recipe

How To Make Sweet and Tangy Sauteed Collard Greens

With the sweet and tangy combination of honey and balsamic vinegar, these sauteed collard greens make a refreshing side dish perfect for nightly meals.

Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 10 minutes
Total: 20 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 1tbspvegetable oil
  • ½vidalia,or other sweet onion, sliced
  • lbscollard greens,rinsed, trimmed and chopped
  • ½cupwater
  • 3tbspbalsamic vinegar
  • 2tbsphoney
  • 1tspginger root,fresh, grated
  • 5tbspbutter,melted
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.

  2. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in collard greens, in batches if necessary, until they wilt slightly and all fit in the skillet.

  3. Pour in water and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and tender, 5 to 7 minutes, regulating heat to prevent burning. Drain.

  4. Whisk vinegar, honey, ginger and butter together in a serving bowl for dressing. Add greens to bowl and toss with dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  5. Serve warm.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 128.68kcal
  • Fat: 9.48g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.73g
  • Trans Fat: 0.30g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 3.15g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.74g
  • Carbohydrates: 10.24g
  • Fiber: 3.51g
  • Sugar: 5.61g
  • Protein: 2.73g
  • Cholesterol: 19.08mg
  • Sodium: 284.53mg
  • Calcium: 203.65mg
  • Potassium: 198.69mg
  • Iron: 0.51mg
  • Vitamin A: 274.28µg
  • Vitamin C: 30.06mg
Sweet and tangy collard greens are a classic Southern side dish that's sure to satisfy. Head over to the Recipe Sharing forum and let us know your favorite way to prepare this delicious and nutritious leafy green!

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