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Alternate the vegetables and fish or tofu on each skewer, making sure to push the pieces together firmly. Combine the olive oil, thyme, and garlic in a large, flat baking dish and add the skewers; marinate for 30 minutes or more. Prepare the grill or use the broiler; while waiting, combine the almond butter, vinegar, chili, lime juice, and water in the blender and blend until smooth (add more chili if desired). Drain the kebabs and season them with salt and pepper. Cook on the grill or under the broiler 7 to 10 minutes if using salmon, depending on the thickness of the fish, or 3 to 5 minutes on each side if using tofu, until the kebabs are cooked, and serve with Collard Greens (see recipe below).

Nutritional analysis per serving (1 skewer with salmon):
calories 308, fat 18 g, saturated fat 2 g, cholesterol 45 mg, fiber 3 g, protein 27 g, carbohydrate 12 g, sodium 104 mg

Nutritional analysis per serving (1 skewer with tofu):
calories 279, fat 20 g, saturated fat 3 g, cholesterol 0 mg, fiber 4 g, protein 15 g, carbohydrate 14 g, sodium 23 mg

Serves: 4   Prep time: 7 minutes   Cook time: 7 minutes

Layer the greens and roll them up, then slice thinly. Heat a sauté pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and garlic, and cook for 30 seconds. Add the collard greens and cook until they are wilted and soft, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional analysis per serving (1 cup greens):
calories 67, fat 5 g, saturated fat 0 g, cholesterol 2 mg, fiber 1 g, protein 1 g, carbohydrate 5 g, sodium 43 mg

Serves: 4   Prep time: 20 minutes   Cook time: 40 minutes