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Braised Collard Greens ~ Southern-style greens slow-simmered with lots of garlic, onions, and simple seasonings. Vegetarian ans vegan.

Braised Collard Greens

Southern-style greens slow-simmered with lots of garlic, onions, and simple seasonings.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: dairy free, New Year's, Southern, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Calories: 75kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 pound fresh collard greens stems removed, and leaves roughly chopped
  • 3 cups vegan chicken-style broth
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste

Instructions

  • Into a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion. Cook, stirring frequently for 3 minutes, until softened. Add garlic, and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  • Add the collard greens. Cook, stirring frequently for 3 minutes, until beginning to wilt.
  • Add the broth, salt, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 45 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 617mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5721IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 271mg | Iron: 1mg
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