Collards with Toasted Coconut
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- Served Person: Makes 4 servings
- kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup raw almonds
- 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
- 1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3 bunches collard greens, center ribs and stems removed, leaves cut into 1" strips (about 16 cups)
- 1 cup torn fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon (or more) apple cider vinegar
Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread out coconut on a small rimmed baking sheet and toast, tossing occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes; transfer to a plate. Spread out almonds on same baking sheet and toast, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 8–10 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add collard greens a handful at a time, tossing until wilted between additions. Cook, tossing occasionally, until just tender, about 5 minutes longer. Add basil, vinegar, fish sauce, and soy sauce; season with salt, red pepper flakes, and more vinegar, if desired. Serve topped with coconut and almonds. Per serving: 200 calories, 16 g fat, 7 g fiber Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread out coconut on a small rimmed baking sheet and toast, tossing occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes; transfer to a plate. Spread out almonds on same baking sheet and toast, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 8–10 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add collard greens a handful at a time, tossing until wilted between additions. Cook, tossing occasionally, until just tender, about 5 minutes longer. Add basil, vinegar, fish sauce, and soy sauce; season with salt, red pepper flakes, and more vinegar, if desired. Serve topped with coconut and almonds. Per serving: 200 calories, 16 g fat, 7 g fiber Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
