Garlicky Collard Greens

These Garlicky Collard Greens are such a tasty side dish! They will go well with your favorite Caribbean and Southern dishes. Give it a try!

Some days we feel mild. Other days we feel bold. How do those days look different in your life? How do they each feel? Do you associate them with energy level? With mood? Sometimes we associate mild days with being relaxed, timid, or easy-going. Bold days can be bright, lively, and brave. These associations can be different for everyone. Identify your own words and feelings that associate with your mild and bold days!

On bold days, I love flavor. I love spice. This recipe shows up in my kitchen on bold days. Days when I want the bright tasty flavors of these greens, garlic, and lime. So easy. So delicious. ENJOY!

My favorite tips:

*The beauty of this recipe is how quick and easy it is to make! The flavors are delicious!
*This recipe is easy to adjust… increase or decrease the garlic or lime to make the flavors just the way you like!
*I love to use tongs when cooking these greens. So handy!
*I always prep all of the ingredients first, as this recipe cooks quickly!
*This dish goes well with Jamaican favorites, such as Favorite Jerk Chicken, as well as Southern dishes and tasty Brazilian meals!

Garlicky Collard Greens

Recipe by AmiessaCourse: SidesCuisine: Other world cuisineDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

The beauty of this recipe is how quick and easy it is to make! The flavors are delicious and bold with Brazilian flair.

Ingredients

• 2 bunches fresh collard greens, rinsed well with large stems removed, sliced into thin strips

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

• 1/4 cup fresh garlic, minced

• 1 tsp kosher salt

• juice of 1 lime

• Optional garnish – salt and pepper to taste

• Optional garnish – fresh lime wedges

Directions

• Prep all ingredients first, as cooking is quick!
• Heat olive oil in skillet on medium heat. Add garlic and kosher salt. Stir continually until garlic is fragrant and golden.
• Add greens to skillet. Stir frequently 3-4 minutes until bright green and starting to soften.
• Add lime juice and remove from heat. Garnish with salt, pepper, and lime wedges. ENJOY!

Notes

• This recipe is easy to adjust… increase or decrease the garlic or lime to make the flavors just the way you like!
• I love to use tongs when cooking these greens. So handy!
• I always prep all of the ingredients first, as this recipe cooks quickly!
• This dish goes well with Jamaican favorites, such as Favorite Jerk Chicken, as well as Southern dishes and tasty Brazilian meals!