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If you’re looking for a vegetable that’s a great source of calcium, collard greens are a find. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, a cup of cooked collard greens has more calcium than a glass of skim milk. This is great news for those who don’t eat dairy, and it’s just one of the many health benefits collards have to offer. They’re high in the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, which are important for eye health; they’re very high in vitamins A and C, manganese, folate and dietary fiber; and they’re a good source of potassium and vitamins B2 and B6.
~Martha Rose Schulman
Cabbage adds additional color and sweetness to this dish.
Breakfast Tacos With Eggs, Onions and Collard Greens
These comforting, easy tacos don’t have to be relegated to the breakfast table.
Pasta With Collard Greens and Onions
Slow cooking sweetens the collards in this satisfying pasta dish.
The greens partner with the noodles to give structure to this hearty baked pasta dish.
With herbs, tender rice and a lemony sauce, these rolls will have you thinking of the Mediterranean.