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(Collard) Greens Rolling in Dough

Greens, rolling in dough, all terms for money, which we want to make. But we also want to make dinner, so I went literal here, with these collard tortillas. Serve with black beans, guacamole and chopped jalapeƱo.
Servings 4 - 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 fresh bunch of collard greens
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 pinch chili powder
  • 4 to 6 soft tortillas whole wheat, corn or GF

Instructions
 

  • Wash the collards well. Blot dry. Slice out the thick stems and discard (you could use them to make broth later -- I do it all the time). Place the collard leaves on on top of each other and roll them up widthwise, forming a tight collard cigar. Using your sharpest knife, slice across as thinly as possible, forming skinny ribbons -- collard tinsel, or to use the correct culinary term chiffonade. You'll have about 4 cups of greens. Congratulations, you've just done the toughest bit of the recipe.
  • Scoop the collards into a large bowl. Add the lime juice and olive oil and toss to combine. Sprinkle in the cumin and chili powder and toss again.
  • Spread a good spoonful or two of greens (1/3 to 1/2 cup, depending on tortilla size) on each tortilla. Roll up and enjoy.