Collards
$4.00
1 Bunch
Out of stock
Collards are a versatile green and sure to be one of your favorites. Use in any recipe in place of spinach. Great as a steamed side dish, use in green smoothies or add as a healthy justification to eating ramen noodles!
All our greens at Toppled Barn Farm are free of harmful chemicals. We cut them within 24 hours of delivery to ensure you get the maximum nutrition possible.
To retain the most nutritional value cook collards by bringing water to a boil in a pot, place steamer insert in the pot. Make sure the water level is not above the bottom of the steamer insert then quick steam chopped collard greens for no more than 5 minutes. Season as desired and serve as a side dish along with your favorite entrée or over a bed of brown or wild rice.
All produce is cleaned and raw for those who want to prepare their own salads. These are not ready-to-eat. We recommend rinsing your produce before eating.
Excellent source of calcium, fiber, manganese, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K.
Very good source of choline, iron, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine).
Good source of copper, folate, magnesium, omega-3 fats, pantothenic acid, phosphorus, protein, vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B3 (niacin), and vitamin E.
Like other cruciferous vegetables, collards are rich in phytonutrients which are favorable to cancer prevention of the bladder, breast, colon, lung, prostate and ovarian cancers. Collards also help detoxify the body through its glucosinolate content and support the cardiovascular system with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Being an excellent source of fiber, collards also provides for digestive system support.