Collard Greens: Benefits and Vegan Recipe

I'm just a girl raised in the South and I love my collard greens!

Collard Facts: 

1/2 cup cooked collards =

• as much fiber as 1 cup of brown rice
• about at much calcium as 4oz Greek yogurt
• high in vitamin a, c, k and folate (good for pregnant women)
• low in calories, fat, sugars and sodium

Maybe you've always found cooking collards intimidating, well, I thought I'd provide you with a really simple recipe.

Here's what you'll need:

• 1 tbs olive oil
• green onions, chopped
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 clove of garlic, chopped 
• 1 pound collards, chopped
• 3 cups veggie stock
• 2 roma tomatoes, chopped 
• Himalayan pink salt and pepper (to season)

Directions:
In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Saute onions until soft, add red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and garlic. Gently stir in collards for 1 minute. Add veggie stock, cover and bring to a simmer. Cook until greens are tender, which can be about 40-45 minutes. Once cooked, add fresh tomatoes to garnish.

Enjoy!