Zimbabwe greens

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
Stephen Ceideburg
1 bunch Collard greens, washed
1 cup Water
1 large Tomato, cored, chopped
5 Green onions, sliced (green and white part)
3 tablespoons Natural smooth peanut butter
Salt to taste

Directions

The greens used in his homeland aren't available here, but Reneth Mano finds collard greens an excellent substitute.

Finely shred the greens, discarding tough stems. Place in a saucepan with the water. Bring to boil and cook, stirring occasionally, just until greens are crunchy-tender (don't overcook). Drain greens, reserving liquid. Return greens to medium heat; add tomato and onions. Heat through, stirring frequently.

Thin peanut butter with ¾ cup of the reserved cooking liquid, then add to vegetables. Heat, stirring constantly, until greens have a creamy consistency, adding more reserved liquid if mixture seems too thick. Taste, and add salt if needed.

Serves 4.

PER SERVING: 110 calories, 6 g protein, 9 g carbohydrate, 6 g fat (1 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 85 mg sodium, 4 g fiber.

From an article by Karola Saekel in the San Francisco Chronicle, 8/18/93.

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