Basic Steamed Collards
Making this side dish is a simple way to add leafy greens to your meal.
- 5 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Basic Steamed Collards
Making this side dish is a simple way to add leafy greens to your meal.
- 5 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Ingredients
- 3 cups collard greens
- salt and pepper
Steps
1
Wash hands with soap and water.
2
Wash and cut 5 large collard leaves, removing the thick stems.
3
Place greens in a pot with about 1 inch of water, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil.
4
After water boils, reduce to low heat and steam for about 3-5 minutes.
5
Add salt and pepper, to taste.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe (25g)
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 7 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 0 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Total Sugars | 0 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 50 mg |
| Potassium | 46 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
| Copper | 10 mcg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 5 mg |
| Selenium | 0 mcg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 54 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg |
| Vitamin K | 94 mcg |
| Folate | 28 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0 mg |
| Niacin | 0 mg |
| Choline | 5 mg |
Source:
- University of Maryland Extension
- Food Supplement Nutrition Education Program