This tasty side dish recipe sizzles with tender collards in a tangy apricot sauce, a perfect accompaniment to pork or chicken.
This healthy, fast, and easy to make vegetable with sauce dish is a great side dish or warm snack for a family dinner or afternoon. This vegetarian recipe serves 4.
INGREDIENTS:
4 cups collards, shredded
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
2 cups apricots, destoned
3 cups water
1 tbsp. white sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch
METHOD:
Steam collards for 10 minutes until tender.
Meanwhile, put salt, black pepper, apricots, water and sugar in a pan. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes until water has reduced and fruit is soft.
Using a food processor, puree apricots and water mixture. Add cornstarch and blend until smooth. Serve collards hot, smothered in the apricot sauce - great as an accompaniment to pork or chicken.
