How To Make Old Fashioned Collard Green Like Grandma

collard greens

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: mustard greens

Kale offers similar nutrients, while mustard greens are often less expensive.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled chicken provides lean protein, and canned tuna is budget-friendly.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños add heat with fewer calories, while bell peppers are milder and more accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier due to its monounsaturated fats, while canola oil is often cheaper.

Wash and chop collard greens into bite-sized pieces.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and diced scotch bonnet pepper, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chopped collard greens to the skillet and stir to combine with the onion mixture.

Season with salt, black pepper, and seasoning cube, mixing well.

Add diced tomato and smoked fish, stirring gently to incorporate.

Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender but still vibrant.

Drizzle with lime juice before serving, mixing well to combine.

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