Dr. John Day, Cardiologist

Collard greens! Interested in nutrients that support the body’s detox system, antioxidant system, and inflammatory/anti-inflammatory system? Not sure how to prepare them? I wasn’t. We were out of greens and I had just a few minutes to stop at a small local store.  The only greens available were collard greens, so I snatched them up.  When I got home, I stood there looking at them wondering what in the world to do with them. As I tried to imagine how I might most enjoy them, I decided to make a tasty broth of vegetable bouillon, aminos, rice vinegar, hot sauce, with a touch of peanut butter. I stirred in diced tofu and topped with crushed peanuts and chili flakes. It turned out to be a super fast and delicious way to enjoy these powerful greens. Go get some collard greens and give them a try!

This peanut stir fry sauce can be mild or pack a little kick by adding red chili pepper flakes, which we really love. Throw any fresh chopped veggies in a wok or pan on the stove and add this dressing for a quick and flavorful stir fry. You can even find pre-chopped fresh veggies at many grocery stores.  The veggies we used this night happen to be the Trader Joe’s asian blend found in the refrigerated section. Serve over brown rice or cooked quinoa–which also can be found pre-cooked, if desired. Store extra sauce in fridge for additional dishes over the next few days.