Collard Greens (Photo from Google Images)I eat whatever my mom cooks, but she hasn't made collard greens before. So when I heard about it in class, I thought ok, it's just another type of vegetable. I was oblivious to the huge health benefits and nutrients it contains, such as vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, folate, calcium, dietary fiber, tryptophan, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin E, magnesium, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and iron. To get the most out of all it has to offer, buy the organically grown and steam it lightly. It also lowers the risk of cancer if you eat 3-5 servings (3-5 cups) a day.
While I was looking at other sites on facts about collard greens, I discovered the Collard Greens Festival in East Palo Alto, CA and it was started by the Shule Mandela Academy. There's live entertainment, a cook-off contest, arts, crafts, and information booths, and collard green ice cream. Yes, collard green ice cream. How did someone create that? The money raised will support quality education for African American children.
While I was looking at other sites on facts about collard greens, I discovered the Collard Greens Festival in East Palo Alto, CA and it was started by the Shule Mandela Academy. There's live entertainment, a cook-off contest, arts, crafts, and information booths, and collard green ice cream. Yes, collard green ice cream. How did someone create that? The money raised will support quality education for African American children.
Well, it was fun to go to the HUB and make our own dishes with collard greens after researching it online. The leaves are even bigger than romaine lettuce leaves. I was surprised when I first saw them. I was in the group cooking the stir-fried collard greens, but my favorite was the Hoppin' John with brown rice. It’s a yummy combination.
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