A SOUTHERN STAPLE collard greens A popular staple among people in the Southeast, collard greens, unlike their cousins kale and mustard greens, have a very mild, almost smoky flavor. Collard greens are low in calories and fat, are cholesterol-free and provide an array of important nutrients such as vitamins A, C and K, as well as folate, calcium and fiber! DID YOU KNOW? SHOPPING, PREPARING KICKIN’ COLLARDS serves 4 AND STORING Collard greens belong to the • 1 1/2 pounds collard same family that includes Look for collard greens that greens, shredded cabbage, kale and broccoli. have firm, unwilted leaves that • 2 large garlic cloves, Collard leaves that are are deep green with no signs of minced smaller in size will have a yellowing or browning. • 3 tablespoons olive oil milder flavor and are often Freshly harvested collard • 1/2 teaspoon smoked more tender than larger greens should be washed paprika leaves. and then stored in a plastic • 1/2 lime, juiced In Florida, collards thrive bag for up to five days in the • Salt and pepper, to taste under a wide range of refrigerator. conditions and can easily be 1. Place a large skillet over medium-high grown throughout most of heat. Once hot, add oil and sauté garlic COOKING TIPS until golden. the year. 2. Add greens and toss to coat in oil. Add Collard greens grow as a Collard greens may require 20 paprika, salt and pepper to taste, and loose bouquet instead of minutes to an hour of cooking depending on their maturity continue to toss greens. Cook until bright in a tight head like other green, about 5 minutes. cabbages. (toughness). You can tell that they are done when they turn 3. Squeeze lime juice over greens before serving. WELLNESS TIP bright green. It’s important to not overcook Get a pedometer. These gadgets Recipe provided by Fresh for Florida Kids, collard greens. Like other Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services measure the amount of physical cruciferous vegetables, collard Calories: 121; Total Fat: 8 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; activity you are getting each greens will emit an unpleasant Total Carbohydrates: 11 g; Protein: 5 g; Sodim: 317 mg day and can help motivate you sulfur smell when overcooked. to take some extra steps! CHOOSE MYPLATE! Make at least half your plate fruits and vegetables. Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) dairy. Make at least half your grains whole grains. Go lean with protein. This institution is an equal opportunity provider..