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Hearty Stuffed Collard Greens

Hearty Stuffed Collard Greens

A delicious and healthy recipe for Hearty Stuffed Collard Greens filled with lean turkey and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 rolls
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • pot
  • paper towels

Ingredients
  

For the Filling

  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Turkey Can substitute with ground chicken or lentils
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can use fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Can substitute with white pepper
  • 1 large Leek chopped, Can use green onions
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 1 large Red Pepper seeded and chopped, Can substitute with green bell pepper
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Pepper seeded and chopped, Can omit for milder flavor
  • ¾ cup No-Salt Added Tomato Sauce Can use regular tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil Can substitute with fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Can use Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup Cooked Quinoa Can substitute with brown rice or lentils

For the Collard Greens

  • 8 large Collard Green Leaves washed and stems removed, Can substitute with Swiss chard or cabbage leaves

For Topping (Optional)

  • ½ cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese Omit for a dairy-free version

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish with olive oil.
  • In a skillet, heat the olive oil and cook the turkey with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper for 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in the leek, onion, red pepper, and jalapeño. Cover and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
  • Mix tomato sauce with dried basil, oregano, and any additional salt, then add to the turkey and vegetable mixture along with quinoa.
  • In a pot, boil water and blanch the collard leaves for 5-7 minutes. Pat them dry.
  • Fill each collard leaf with a few tablespoons of the filling, roll them up securely.
  • Arrange the rolls in the baking dish, pour remaining tomato sauce over them, and sprinkle cheese if desired.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Gluten-Free, Healthy Recipe, Hearty Stuffed Collard Greens, stuffed greens, Turkey Recipe, Vegetable Dish
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