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Cajun Sautéed Greens and Gluten-free Cornbread

5 from 1 vote
A healthy take on a traditional Southern New Year's tradition.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Cornbread
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup gluten-free flour 3/4 cup brown rice flour, 1/4 cup arrowroot flour, 2 tablespoons tapioca flour, and 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup almond milk + 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup apple sauce
  • 3 tablespoons melted coconut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • Greens
  • 1 lb collard greens destemmed and chopped
  • 1 lb kale destemmed and chopped
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Method
 

  1. Cornbread
  2. Preheat oven to 350º and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
  3. In a small bowl, combine almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Set aside for 3-5 minutes.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together wet ingredients and sugar. Add salt, baking soda, and almond milk mixture.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine and whisk flours.
  6. Mix together wet and dry ingredients.
  7. Pour into 8x8 pan and bake for 25-30 minutes
  8. Greens
  9. Wash and prepare ingredients as described above.
  10. Heat oil in a large skillet on medium.
  11. Saute onion and garlic for 3-5 minutes.
  12. Add kale, collards, apple cider vinegar, and seasonings.
  13. Stir and cook for 10 minutes until greens are tender and bright.