Yams and Collards with Chilli Recipe Video

Chili paste, lemon juice, and garlic give this recipe a delightful zip, which is a welcome way to eat nutrient-rich vegetables like yams and collards. The collard greens in this recipe add calcium, folate, and B vitamins.

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main Ingredient, Interest Group

Ingredients

 Collard greens1 Pound, rinsed (1 Large Bunch)
 Water/Vegetable broth1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Onion1 , thinly sliced
 Garlic2 Large, minced
 Yam/Sweet potatoes2 Small, peeled, if desired and cut into bite size chunks
 Water4 Cup (64 tbs) (For Covering Yams)
 Vegetarian worcestershire sauce1 Tablespoon
 Fish free thai chili paste1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Ground black pepper1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Freshly squeezed lemon juice2 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 582 Calories from Fat 25

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3 g4.6%

Saturated Fat 0.53 g2.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1406 mg58.6%

Total Carbohydrates 131 g43.7%

Dietary Fiber 31.6 g126.2%

Sugars 12.4 g

Protein 18 g37%

Vitamin A 613.6% Vitamin C 388.3%

Calcium 76.3% Iron 18.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Heat the water or broth in a deep skillet. Add the onion and garlic and cook and stir until the onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Add the yams, stir, and add enough additional water to cover them. Cover and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until the yams are soft when pierced with a fork. Remove the lid and simmer uncovered until about half of the water has boiled away.
To remove the stems from the collard greens, work with one leaf at a time. Hold the stem end in one hand and strip the leaf away from the stem with the other hand.
Layer 5 collard leaves on a cutting board, roll them into a tight cylinder (like a cigar), and slice them crosswise into thin strips. Repeat until all the leaves are sliced. Set aside.
Stir in the collard greens, Worcestershire sauce, and chili paste. Cook and stir until the collard greens are soft. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the lemon over the yams and greens just before serving.
Stored in a covered container in the refrigerator, leftover Zippy Yams with Collards will keep for up to 3 days.

Editors Review

Yams and collards make a great combination. In this recipe, Katherine combines these to make a great dish. This dish does not just look and taste great, but has high cancer fighting compounds. Watch and try it yourself!
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