One Saturday a few weeks ago, I needed a protein packed bite to eat right after my workout but was short on time since I needed to be at the grocery store within the hour.  So what’s a culinary health resource foodie to do?!?!?

Since I was at the end of the week, there were only small amounts of my weekly haul of kale, spinach, green onions, and fresh herbs left over in the fridge crisper unused from the week’s meals.  

Now I have posted previously on how to make a delicious ‘green’ omelette, but this is just a reminder that when you’re bored with the hum-drum of scrambled, fried, and/or boiled eggs, it’s always a great idea to use what you have on hand in the fridge to make something protein rich, folded(lol!), and tasty!

For the record, I was raised on the goodness and mercy of a big pot of greens sitting on the stove on any given Sunday. Simmering bushels of leafy collards crowded with several ham hocks, onions, and peppers.  Ohhhhh the days!

Don't get me wrong, this leafy vegetable remains a cornerstone dish in my kitchen and I'm certain many other kitchens alike.  However, once you know better you absolutely have no choice but to do better.  So after tossing the ham hocks (nope, not even a smoked turkey wing!), I imagined a healthier and just as tasty version of this essential green.  The creation of my Quick Sautéed Collards w/ Garlic & Sherry helped me maintain the best of both worlds.  

This delicious health-full plant is prepared in such a way that the vitamins, minerals, and valuable nutrients stay locked in- hence the 'quick' in the recipe title, lol!   Unlike back in the day where that pot of greens would stay boiling on the stove ALL DAY long!

*History Taste Bud*: Pot Liquor, as it's often referred, is essentially these liquid/juices from the greens that cooked all day on that very stove in most African American homes.  This pot liquor was oftentimes consumed separately as an additional supplement and also given to babies for nourishment because of its rich nutrient content.*
 
And the texture!  The sherry adds a tasty component that helps in breaking down the leaves  with added flavor that matches a days worth of cooking.  These greens are amazingly tender, delicious, and so filling that you'll want to make more!  And that's a good thing health wise as well as time wise- I mean really, the whole dish is ready from prep to plate in less than 15 minutes!  This dish is also heart healthy with the use of garlic and olive oil in combination with this vitamin and mineral rich green.  What's not to love about that?