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Seared Greens

Serving Size:

1/4 cup greens is a 1/4 cup vegetable for a 3- 5 year old at lunch/supper.

Yield:

3 cups

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs. of collards or kale

2 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil

4 cloves of chopped garlic

1 c. water

1/4 tsp. salt

black pepper, to taste

2 Tbsp. cider vinegar

Directions:

Clean the greens thoroughly and cut stems away. Dry well and tear into salad pieces or slice across the leaf into 1/2 inch pieces. In a large deep pot or skillet with a cover, saute garlic in oil. Add greens in pan with 1 cup water, cover; steam for 4 minutes. Uncover, stir constantly until greens shrink. Add salt and pepper and continue to stir on high until mixture is thoroughly wet. Sprinkle cider vinegar. Cover; turn off heat; let stand until ready to serve.

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Credit:

Family Food & Fun, A Seasonal Guide to Healthy Eating, USDA

Recipe Categories:

Recipe Categ:

Vegetable