Collard Greens Pasta

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 3 large collard green leaves

• 2 teaspoons of garlic

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil

• 2 cups cooked whole wheat pasta

• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Rinse the collard green leaves

2. Place a leaf on a cutting board and remove the stem

3. Roll the sheet into a cylinder and cut it thinly into ribbons (see video below)

4. Over medium heat, cook the oil and garlic until the garlic is golden.

5. Add collard green leaves, salt, and pepper and cook until completely wilted, about 4 minutes.

6. In a saucepan, bring the salted water to a boil and add about ⅓ pack of whole wheat pasta for about 10 minutes.

7. Drain the pasta and add the collard green leaves, stir to mix

8. Top with Parmesan cheese and enjoy!

*Note, any kind of oil or pasta can be substituted

Nutritional information (per serving): 320 calories, 48 g carbohydrates, 12 g protein, 12 g fat

Inspired by cookieandkate.com. Prepared by Abby Olmstead, UTMB Diet Intern, April 2020

Step 1

Lay a leaf on a cutting board

Step 2

Remove the stem

Step 3

Roll the leaf into a cylinder

Step 3 pt 2

Finely slice into ribbons

Step 4

On medium heat, cook the oil and garlic until the garlic is golden brown

Step 5

Add the collard greens, salt, and pepper and cook until completely wilted, about 4 minutes

Step 6

Drain the pasta and add the collard greens, stir to combine

Final Product

Top with parmesan cheese and enjoy!