Soulful Greens

This version of the popular Southern dish uses orange juice for sweetness and red pepper flakes for spice. Serve with black-eyed peas and BBQ chicken, two other Southern favorites.

Info
Cook Time: 25 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

 * ½ cup of low-sodium chicken broth


 * ¾ cup water


 * 2 pounds of collard greens, washed and stems removed


 * 1½ cups sliced red onions


 * 1 garlic clove, minced


 * ¼ cup orange juice


 * ½ tsp dried red pepper flakes

Directions
1.Heat chicken broth and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Add collards and cook for 10 minutes.

2.Sauté garlic and onions for 5 minutes in a skillet.

3.Add orange juice and wilted greens. Stir until well coated. Simmer for 5 minutes.

4.Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and serve.

Tips

 * Soak collard greens in water to remove dirt and grit. Rinse until the water is clear.

Variations

 * Can’t find collard greens? Try this recipe with mustard greens, kale, spinach, or broccoli rabe.

Source

 * Fruits and Veggies Matter Adult Recipe Cards by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, public domain government resource