Spicy Collard Greens

Collards are a super food, and are a great source of vitamins A, and C, calcium and cholesterol. This recipe is easy to make and is super flavorful!

• 1 pound collard greens
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• ¾ cup onion, chopped
• 1 Tablespoon ginger root, grated
• 1 teaspoon jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
• Pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Directions

• Rinse greens well in tepid water and slice into thin strips.
• Place in a saucepan with the stock and basil, cover and cook about 30 minutes, until greens are tender.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet and saute onion and garlic; stir in ginger root and jalapeno pepper.
• Add to collard greens and stir until liquid is nearly evaporated.
• Add sesame oil and pepper to taste; stir.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds.