Sautéed Collard Greens Recipe with Almonds and Dates

Sautéed Collard Greens Recipe with Almonds and Dates

Leafy green vegetables, like collard greens, provide us with a host of healthy benefits. Rich in minerals like magnesium, potassium, and iron, greens provide B vitamins (folate in particular) and vitamins A, C, and K! Full of fiber, this great collard greens recipe is easy to eat and easy to digest!

Ingredients

1/2 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil
2½ pounds (about 4 bunches) collard greens, stalks removed, leaves thinly sliced crosswise
1 cup Medjool dates, thinly sliced

Read more:  Leafy Greens are Good for Digestion

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 F. Spread almonds on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add collard greens which should still be slightly wet from washing. Add dates. Toss occasionally until collards are tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Serve sprinkled with toasted almonds.

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Randy is the co-founder of NaturallySavvy.com and The Healthy Shopper. She has been working in the natural health industry for over 20 years. She is very passionate about healthy living by choosing natural and organic as much as possible, has a personal love of cooking and sharing healthy recipes and is a fitness enthusiast.