SKINNY RECIPE – SUKAMA WIKI

(Kenyan Braised Collard Greens with Ground Turkey)
~Recipe by She Gar-C

This is a Kenyan dish that is quick and ridiculously easy to make – so it is perfect if you’re craving something a little more exotic with pretty common ingredients, and also if you’re pushed for time to get dinner on the table after your Legacy Boot Camp workout. Sukuma wiki means collard greens, and translates to “stretch the week”, so as you can imagine this dish is also very economical, and it is also paleo-and-low-carb friendly. (Not to mention your house smells AMAZING while it cooks!!) Sounds like the perfect meal to suit all your needs to me!

SKINNY SUKAMA WIKI

2 tsp extra virgin olive oil (evoo)
1 large onion, chopped coarsely
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
2 lb ground turkey
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 bag (or 2 bunches) collard greens, stems removed sliced into 1-inch strips
1 pkg grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 tsp lemon juice

In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the evoo. Add the onion and saute until soft, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapeño and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the ground turkey and seasonings and brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Add the collard greens and tomatoes and saute until wilted, about 4-6 minutes. Stir everything gently as it cooks, careful not to mush the tomatoes. Add the lemon juice, season with sea salt and pepper to taste and serve.

NOTES: I use organic ingredients to make this skinny dish clean as well, though it is not necessary for a delicious meal. Not a fan of low carb? Serve over brown rice!