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collard greens

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: spinach

Kale offers similar nutrients and flavor, while spinach is often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds zest, and vinegar is a cost-effective acid.

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

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate chopped collard greens and stir well to combine.

Pour in a splash of water to help steam the greens; cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until wilted.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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