Quick Collard Greens

Sweet potato is a surprise addition to this quick collard green side dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 123 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons water
• salt to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• olive oil
• 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, chopped
• ¾ red onion, chopped
• 1 bunch collard greens, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet. Cook and stir onion until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add sweet potato and garlic; continue to cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir collard greens, ginger, and salt into onion mixture until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes more.

Step 2

Pour water into vegetables and cover skillet. Simmer until greens are tender, about 5 minutes.