Sauteed Collard Greens and Garbanzo Beans

These sauteed collard greens are a healthy alternative to traditional greens recipes. Everyone in my family likes their greens a little different--some add Tabasco sauce, for example.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 121 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 bunch collard greens, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
• 1 green onion, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and green onion; cook until onion is soft and whites are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garbanzo beans and garlic; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add collard greens; cook until greens wilt and turn bright green, 2 to 4 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer to a large serving bowl. Splash vinegar over greens and sprinkle with sea salt. Serve immediately.