Lately I’ve been craving savory and salty foods a lot more than usual—probably just as much as I crave sweets, if not more than that. Growing up I used to be all about salty and spicy food, and if a particular dish didn’t match up to those two qualifications, I would just go ahead and add soy sauce, salt, or spicy pepper paste.
Today I bring you a quick savory dish that contains a powerhouse of nutrients. Collard greens provide a chock full of vitamins, calcium, iron, folate, fiber, and phyto-nutrients, which are known to aid in the process of cancer prevention. Now, let’s put nutrients aside and talk a little bit about the taste…With the hearty and deliciously earthy taste of these greens, one can come up with hundreds of recipe variations with this leafy ingredient in a pinch. Then voila! You’ve got yourself a great stir fry! 
Creamy Collard Greens Stir Fry
Makes 2 servings
Ingredients
- 4 leaves of collard greens, chopped with stem off
- half block of firm tofu, cubed
- 1/2 C already cooked rice (I used brown)
- 1/4-1/3C canned coconut milk
- 1 TBSP soy sauce (or Tamari)
- 1 TBSP sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 of a bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Directions
- Warm up a skillet or wok on medium heat. Pour the sesame oil and start to sautee the collard greens.
- Once it’s wilted a bit, add the soy sauce, coconut milk, bell pepper, garlic powder, and tofu. Cook for approximately 5 minutes. Add the coconut milk and green onion; then stir and cook for another minute.
- Now add the cold rice and stir fry for another 3 minutes or so. Transfer to a plate and garnish with extra green onion!
The leftovers are great for lunch or when you’re on the run.
And now…I have a video up that shows you one of my latest favorite exercises. I hope you enjoy these if you decide to give them a try! Remember, sometimes the easiest looking routines can be the deadliest, so beware. 
Have you been craving sweet or savory?
What ingredients are “scary” to cook with in your opinion?
-I’ve had collard greens before, but I wasn’t always confident on incorporating them in my dishes.
What’s your favorite exercise for core strength?
Love,
Ellie <33
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I LOVE collards when they are cooked correctly! Went to school in Alabama
Ohhh I’ve seen some southern recipes and they look soooo amazing! Never tried ‘em that way! But certainly can’t wait.
Now I’m craving that dish
I go through stages like that too, where my sweet tooth gets pushed aside by savoury cravings. This green mix looks pretty great regardless of what stage I’m in though!
I grow up eating stir-fry collard greens because they are my mum’s favourite vegetables! I should think eggplants are pretty challenging to tackle, because it seems that the only way to make it tasty (at least to me) is to fry it with lots of oil so that the eggplants become silky and soft.
I’ve been craving savoury dishes lately because sweet food leaves me craving more! Just bring on some scrambled eggs with pumpkin and I’m one happy girl
Ohhh! Omygoodnesss….just last night, I think when you posted this comment, I had my mom’s eggplants! haha, her eggplants are some of the best in my opinion. It’s really simple to make, but so so tasty.
I’ve actually really been craving sweet foods lately, and I blame that on the fact that it’s been super cold here and my body is craving carbs and sugars to keep warm. That’s my theory and I’m stickin’ to it
And after watching your vlog, I seriously just want to jump on you and give you the biggest hug. I swear you’re like the sweetest thing ever <3 <3
awwww lol. That’s so sweet of you! As soon as I saw myself on the computer screen I thought, “oh goodness I’m embarrassed, and uhhh why do I trip up over my words when I’m recording?!”
I have never had collards before, but this post makes me wanna change that ASAP
Hey Ellie! Saw your comment on my blog and thought I’d stop by to say hello.
This recipe looks awesome!! I’ve actually never made collard greens before, but maybe it’s time to change that. Also, I see that you’re a fan of She Reads Truth–me too!! I love meeting new SRTers. 
Wowww that is awesome Kim! I have to admit, I’ve been doing mostly my own devotionals!
But it’s always great to connect with other women from SRT. 
And I’m glad to be meeting ya
This recipe sounds amazing! I love stir-fries!
Omg Ellie! The collard greens look delicious. You’re always making delicious food. =)
As for food, I’ve been craving sweet foods lately. I really need to control it though. Oh..cardio..I even ate a vegan explosive expresso chip cookie today. >_<
And, by the way, great video. It really works the core and you look so cute in it. =)
yep collard greens are one of those greens that I’ve never tried because they intimidate me!! Make some for me?
This looks so warm and delicious!
My favorite core exercise is an oldie – the plank!
I don’t think I’ve ever made collard greens before which is funny since I live in the South and it’s one of my grand father’s favorite things to make, haha!
You’re so stinkin’ cute Ellie! I was trying really hard to do planks, but I enjoy sit-ups and active core work more. I love your version though because you’re doing something, as opposed to just planking and holding, so I will definitely have to try it out!
Yummy! I’m like you and often crave salty and spicy things. Collard greens are one of my faves too!
I always crave salty or sweet… and sometimes both together! I love tofu but I’ve never cooked collard greens before, i’ll have to give this dish a try sometime!