Fried Collards and Apples

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
21%
Fried Collards and Apples
25 min.
8
122kcal

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Are you looking for a vibrant and unique side dish that will elevate your meals while still being healthy? Look no further than Fried Collards and Apples! This delightful recipe combines the robust flavor of fresh collard greens with the natural sweetness of Fuji apples, creating a harmony of taste that is both nutritious and satisfying.

Perfectly suitable for anyone following vegetarian, gluten-free, or dairy-free diets, this dish is incredibly easy to prepare and can be ready in just 25 minutes. With only a handful of simple ingredients, including apple cider vinegar for a tangy kick and a splash of chicken broth for depth of flavor, you’ll love how effortlessly this comes together.

The vibrant green collards not only add a beautiful color to your table but also pack a nutritional punch, being rich in vitamins and minerals. Meanwhile, the apples provide a pleasant contrast in texture and sweetness, making each bite a delightful surprise. The addition of crushed red pepper adds the perfect hint of heat, rounding out the flavor profile.

Whether you’re serving it alongside roasted meats or keeping it as a standalone dish, Fried Collards and Apples will impress your family and guests alike. It’s an excellent way to enjoy seasonal produce while indulging in a dish that feels both comforting and refreshing. Get ready to savor every bite of this deliciously unexpected side!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons apple cider vinegar 
  •  fuji apples cut into matchsticks
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth 
  • pounds collard greens fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper dried red crushed
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Separate collard greens into leaves. Trim and discard tough stalk from center of leaves; stack leaves, and roll up, starting at 1 long side.
  2. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; rinse under cold running water.
  3. Drain well. Stir-fry collard greens in hot vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat 2 minutes or until greens begin to wilt.
  4. Add chicken broth, salt, vinegar, and dried crushed red pepper; stir-fry 3 minutes or until greens are crisp-tender. Gently stir in apples; cook, stirring often, 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories122kcal
Protein10.94%
Fat51.41%
Carbs37.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9
Glycemic Load
1.67
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
20.106521821054%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.71mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.59mg
Epigallocatechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
3.43mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Luteolin
0.15mg
Kaempferol
9.97mg
Quercetin
4.74mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:121.93kcal
6.1%
Fat:7.63g
11.74%
Saturated Fat:1.12g
6.99%
Carbohydrates:12.58g
4.19%
Net Carbohydrates:6.9g
2.51%
Sugar:5.34g
5.93%
Cholesterol:0.29mg
0.1%
Sodium:367.08mg
15.96%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.65g
7.31%
Vitamin K:509.21µg
484.96%
Vitamin A:5753.38IU
115.07%
Vitamin C:42.12mg
51.06%
Manganese:0.78mg
38.9%
Folate:147.68µg
36.92%
Calcium:267.17mg
26.72%
Fiber:5.67g
22.69%
Vitamin E:3.26mg
21.7%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.42%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.95%
Potassium:297.19mg
8.49%
Magnesium:33.36mg
8.34%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.82%
Vitamin B3:0.93mg
4.65%
Iron:0.63mg
3.49%
Phosphorus:34.52mg
3.45%
Copper:0.07mg
3.42%
Vitamin B5:0.33mg
3.33%
Selenium:1.56µg
2.23%
Zinc:0.27mg
1.82%
Source:My Recipes