Sauteed Recipe ⋆ Sweet and Tangy Sauteed Collard Greens

Honey and balsamic vinegar add the sweet and tangy aspects of this delicious and nutritious vegetarian side dish or salad!!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ Vidalia or other sweet onion, sliced
• 1 ½ pounds collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
• ½ cup water
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
• 5 tablespoons melted butter
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in collard greens, in batches if necessary, until they wilt slightly and all fit in the skillet. Pour in water and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and tender, 5 to 7 minutes, regulating heat to prevent burning. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, honey, ginger and butter together in a serving bowl for dressing. Add greens to bowl and toss with dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

• calories127.8
• carbohydrateContent11 g
• cholesterolContent19.1 mg
• fatContent9.3 g
• fiberContent3.2 g
• proteinContent2.3 g
• saturatedFatContent4.9 g
• sodiumContent70.6 mg
• sugarContent5.9 g