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Butter Beans with Lemon-Garlic Collards

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  • Servings:

    2 (247 g) as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    10 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    10 minutes

Ingredients

If collards aren't available, try the freshest available dark greens. For a tender and amazingly flavorful variation, try using mixed baby greens. Lima beans make a decent substitution for the butter beans if you can't find butter beans at your local grocer.
1 1/4 c. butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 lg. head collard greens, washed and sliced
2 t. olive oil
2 t. garlic, minced
2 T. lemon juice
Butter Beans with Lemon-Garlic Collards

Directions

1. Heat oil over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
3. Stir in collards, cover and cook over low heat 5 minutes.
4. Add remaining ingredients and heat through. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings 2 (247 g)
Base Nutrients
Calories 460 kcal (23%)
Calories from Fat 54 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 6 g (9%)
Saturated Fat 1 g (5%)
Cholesterol 0 mg (0%)
Sodium 40 mg (2%)
Total Carbohydrates 79 g (26%)
Dietary Fiber 26 g (103%)
Protein 28 g (46%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C 47 mg (52%)
Minerals
Calcium 359 mg (28%)
Iron 9 mg (50%)
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