Collards...

Crissy · 10-11-2006, 06:37 PM

Are Collard greens a good veg?

Makoa · 10-12-2006, 05:21 AM

YES! All dark leafy greens are good. They are low in carbs per serving, and packed with tons of vitamins and minerals. I say eat all you can. Just be careful how they are cooked. I like them lightly steamed or sauteed with garlic. mmm mmm good.

Fallen_ · 10-12-2006, 06:19 AM

Yep.

empresscat · 10-12-2006, 01:24 PM

Green leafy vegetables are all good! Kale, collards, mustard greens... just as long as they aren't cooked traditional southern style with a hamhock and slathered with butter.

I use them in soups, and love them sauteed lightly with garlic in a tiny bit of olive oil.

KeepintheFaith · 10-12-2006, 02:48 PM

Hey Crissy! I agree with the others...collards are cool. I prefer to see turnip greens myself when I am at a buffet for example, but either for me is a welcome sight. You do need to be wary of getting the fats that come from any pork they are cooked with. Do you ever add pepper sauce to your's?

Makoa · 10-13-2006, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by KeepintheFaith

Do you ever add pepper sauce to your's?

I like to add red pepper flakes while cooking, or some "texas pete" type of sauce. Very good. Greens are good food for sure.

khensu0213 · 10-13-2006, 06:48 AM

I like to cook my greens with smoked turkey necks or wings rather than the traditional southern way with ham hocks. I spice them up with garlic, onion, red pepper flakes and some other 'secret' spices I stole...I mean my mom taught me years ago. I've also found that I like cooking collards with cabbage...they make a good combination, and cooking with turkey lets me feel not so guilty about them.

parkerbro1 · 11-17-2006, 09:40 PM

All I know is that my rabbitt eats the crap out 'em and by far they're the cheapest dark green veg in the market. The taste is a little strong for some, but mixed with spinach, garlic, and some pepper...