My new favorite lunch I never knew I liked!

However did I live 35 years without having tried collard greens? Oh, the joy I’ve unknowingly missed. It is my new favorite lunch – so simple and so tasty.

I got my inspiration by slightly adapting a few recipes, including one from The Kind Diet:

1. Wash and cut leaves of one bunch of collard greens:
2. Dry roast 1 tbsp pine nuts in a skillet for a few minutes.
3. Add 1tbsp Olive oil
4. Add one handful of still-wet leaves to skillet. Stir, and let wilt for a minute, before adding next handful. Continue this process until all leaves are added.
5. Add a pinch of sea salt,ginger, and a Tbsp of raisins.
6. I put the lid on it so it steams a bit more – depends how “wilted” you prefer the greens.
7. Makes either one big serving, or 2 side servings.


Are there veggies you bypass just because you’ve never eaten them before, or you don’t know how to prepare them? Step out of your cooking comfort zone and try one! Next time you’re in the produce section, find a leafy green that looks shiny and pretty, or a root veggie that scares you. How about that mushroom you've convinced yourself you don’t like, because you tried it when you were 7 and hated it. Tastes change my friends – go for it! There should be no fear about  preparing them - countless recipes are available with just the click of a mouse.  The more wholesome foods we add to our repertoire, the less room we have for junk. Who knows , you may just find your next favorite lunch!

My next challenge: Put on some big-girl pants and learn to love brussel sprouts.  I'll let you know how it goes.