Seasoned collard greens

Dark green, leafy collard greens are nutritional superstars, full of vitamins, minerals and fiber. If you’re living with diabetes, this quick-to-prepare soul food recipe is a great way to bring some superfood power—and super flavor—to your plate.

• 2 tsp. sodium-free, powdered, instant chicken bouillon
• 2 c. water
• 2 packages (9 oz.) frozen collard greens, thawed
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove (or 1 tsp.) minced garlic
• 2 slices uncooked turkey bacon, chopped
• 2 tsp. brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• Cider vinegar (to taste)

Stir together bouillon and water in a pan. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Add greens, onion, garlic, bacon, brown sugar and salt. Reduce heat to low-medium and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes; stir occasionally.

Drain the greens well and season each serving with cider vinegar to taste.

7 servings

Serving size: 1/2 cup

Calories: 53 

Total carbohydrate: 8g; dietary fiber: 3g

Protein: 3g

Total fat: 1g; saturated fat: < 1g

Cholesterol: 3mg

Sodium: 171mg

Adapted from diabetesselfmanagement.com
Published August 2022.