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Sticking with the theme of the week and offering up a healthy twist on a dinner time staple…pasta. Many of you have probably seen collard greens but don’t know how to use them in dishes. The secret to this dish being healthy is the greens are the star of the show, not the pasta. Pairs nicely with fish or chicken to make a complete meal.
10 LEAVES FRESH COLLARD GREENS
1/3 PKG WHOLE WHEAT THIN SPAGHETTI
3 TBSP PINE NUTS (OPTIONAL TO TOAST)
2 TBSP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
2 SMALL CLOVES GARLIC, PRESSED
1 PINCH RED PEPPER FLAKES
1 OZ. PARMESAN CHEESE (OR CHOICE)
½ LEMON, CUT INTO WEDGES
STEP 1:
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to box directions. Drain quickly. Return pasta to pot.
STEP 2:
Cut out the center rib/stalk of each collard green. Stack a few greens at a time and roll them up into a cagar-like shape. Slice across the roll as thinly as possible.
STEP 3:
Heat a skillet over medium heat and pour a tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle in red pepper flakes and garlic. Toss in all of your greens, stirring often, saute about 3 minutes.
STEP 4:
Pour greens into pasta post and toss with another tbsp. olive oil.
STEP 5:
Place greens and pasta mix on plate, top with pine nuts and cheese.
Servings: 4
Nutrition per Serving: Calories 584, Total Fat 29g, Carbs 68g, Protein 22g, Fiber 14g. Sugars 2.8g
Lindsay Brin holds a degree in Exercise Science and has over 20 years of experience helping women, especially women over 40, build strength and redefine what fitness means for life. She has certified Pilates instructors and CPTs across the U.S. and developed a fitness course accredited by National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and American Council on Exercise (ACE).
But her most transformative learning came after 40, when she began experiencing perimenopause. Lindsay immersed herself in the science of aging, hormones, walking, HIIT, and strength training—ultimately developing a method that works with your body, not against it.
This is now the foundation of Moms Into Fitness, which has helped over 85,000 women rebuild strength, renew energy, and create lasting results.
