Sautéed collard greens with garlic and olive oil

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Sautéed collard greens with garlic and olive oil is a simple, savory side dish where tender-crisp greens are quickly cooked with aromatic garlic in healthy olive oil. It's a staple in Southern U.S. cuisine, often served alongside other comfort foods, and has roots in African and European culinary traditions.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is very low in carbohydrates and protein but provides a good amount of healthy fats from the olive oil. It's an excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C, as well as fiber and antioxidants, with a typical serving containing around 100-150 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	85 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	7 g
Fat	5.5 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	300 mg
Vitamin K	770 mcg
Vitamin A	10,000 IU
Vitamin C	35 mg
Calcium	270 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Manganese	0.7 mg
Iron	2.2 mg
Magnesium	40 mg

Per 1 cup (190 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Collard greens are a nutritional powerhouse, famously high in vitamin K, which is essential for bone health. Culturally, this dish represents the adaptation of hearty, leafy greens into flavorful, everyday cooking, often passed down through generations.