Collard Greens with Tofu

Like broccoli, Collard green was the vegetable, I don't prefer to eat. I tried to make Collard greens in various combinations, but was never successful to subside its bitter taste. But I was determined to find the recipe in combination with Collard Green because of its health benefits. Finally, I was successful to get my own Collard Greens recipe which has no bitter taste.

Collard greens contain vitamin A and vitamin C. These antioxidants help to lower the risk of oxidative stress on your cells, which is cell damage that can occur when your nutrient intake is low and when toxic chemicals and environmental pollutants enter your body. Collards also contain fiber and can support the health of your digestive system when consumed regularly. You need to chop collard greens into very small, even pieces to ensure that they cook evenly.

Collard Greens with Tofu

Ingredients:

1/2 lb Collard Greens chopped

1 Cup tofu cut in very small cubes

1 Cup Grape Tomatoes cut in half pieces

1 Onion chopped 

2 Garlic cloves chopped

2 tsp Chopped Ginger

1 tbsp Vinegar

1 tsp Sesame seeds

1 tbsp Oil

Salt as per taste

Method:

1. Put oil in the pan and heat it. Add sesame seeds to the pan. Fry it for 10 sec.
2. Add Onion, ginger and garlic. Cook till onion is transparent and ginger & garlic softens.
3. Add tofu to the pan and cook it for 3 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes and cook it till tomatoes are little soft. You don't need to mash them.
5. Add collard greens to pan and cook for 5-6 minutes. Add salt and keep stirring it till the collard greens is cooked.
6. Add vinegar and take off the pan from heat. Serve it with roti, parantha.

Stir Fry Broccoli

Broccoli was never my favorite vegetable. But, as I mentioned that my husband wants the healthy food in his lunch box, I try to use all healthy vegetables and fruits in daily menu. So, I tried few Broccoli recipes found in books, magazines and through internet. I developed my own very simple recipe, but very healthy and delicious.

Broccoli is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, folate and dietary fiber. It has the highest anticancer properties. The antioxidant properties of broccoli helps in cancer prevention and also for detoxification our body. Eating broccolis stimulates the activity of the liver purifying the blood from toxins that can affect the body's overall health. It is also rich in magnesium, potassium, iron and calcium. Broccoli also has the ability to decrease thyroid hormone, helps in treatment for hypothyroidism. It is also helpful in repairing skin damage and also aids in digestion, prevents constipation, maintains low blood sugar and curbs overeating.

Stir Fry Broccoli

Ingredients:

1 pound Broccoli crowns
1/2 tsp Sesame Seeds
Salt as per taste
1 tbsp Oil

Method:

1. Cut the broccoli crowns in small 1-inch pieces. Wash and dry them.
2. Put oil in the pan and heat it. Add sesame seeds to the pan. Fry it for 10 sec.
3. Add broccoli to the pan. Pour some drops of water on broccoli. Put salt into it.
4. Fry it on medium heat and keep stirring. Add some more drops of water if needed. Cook it for 8 minutes or until it is crispy.
5. Serve hot.