SAUTEED COLLARD GREENS

 

This is an old Southern Living recipe that I adapted for us diabetics.

1/2 cup chopped onion 

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger

1 serrano pepper, split*

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon salt 

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 (1-lb.) package fresh collard greens, washed, trimmed, and coarsely chopped 

1 tablespoon Splenda granulated

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1/2 lb. chopped cooked smoked pork

Sauté onion and next 3 ingredients in hot oil in a large skillet or wok 1 minute. Stir in salt and pepper. Add greens; sauté 2 minutes. Add sugar and vinegar; cover and cook 3 minutes or until wilted. Stir in the smoked pork.

Remove and discard serrano pepper before serving.

*1/2 jalapeño pepper, split, may be substituted.

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