Name: Peanut Collard Greens
Ingredients: ½ cup diced onions; 4 garlic cloves, minced; ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 4 Tbsp vegetable broth, divided; 4 cups chopped collard greens; 2 tomatoes, diced; 2 Tbsp natural peanut butter mixed with 1/4 cup vegetable broth; ½ tsp lemon juice; Salt, to taste; ½ cup crushed peanuts; Plátanos Maduros.

By LeAnne Campbell, PhD

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I first had a peanutty dish similar to this when my sons treated me to dinner at an African restaurant. What makes this recipe so good is that I serve it on top of Plátanos Maduros.

Gluten Free Low Sugar Soy Free

Ingredients

½ cup diced onions
4 garlic cloves, minced
⅛ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
4 Tbsp vegetable broth, divided
4 cups chopped collard greens
2 tomatoes, diced
2 Tbsp natural peanut butter mixed with 1/4 cup vegetable broth
½ tsp lemon juice
Salt, to taste
½ cup crushed peanuts
Plátanos Maduros.

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, saute onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) in 2 Tbsp of vegetable broth over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes, until onions brown.
2. Add remaining 2 Tbsp of vegetable broth, collard greens, tomatoes. Cover and cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
3. Add peanut butter mixture and lemon juice. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Season with salt and add crushed peanuts.
5. Serve peanut collards on top of Plátanos Maduros.