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Collard Greens Rice ~ Easy recipe for Creole-spiced rice studded with collard greens, onions, bell peppers, and garlic!

Collard Green Rice

Easy recipe for Creole-spiced rice studded with collard greens, onions, bell peppers, and garlic!
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: dairy free, New Year's, rice, Southern, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 478kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 3 cups vegan chicken-style broth
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
  • 1 cup collard greens destemmed and finely chopped
  • Cayenne pepper sauce optional for serving

Instructions

  • Set a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of the oil. When the oil is hot, add the rice, stirring to coat in the oil. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is very lightly toasted.
  • Add the vegan chicken broth. Bring just to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let the rice stand, covered, for 10 minutes to firm up.
  • Set a large skillet over medium heat then add the butter and remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. When the butter is melted, add the onion and bell pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, until the onion and peppers begin to soften. Stir in the garlic and Creole seasoning and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Stir in the chopped collard greens and cook for 2 minutes more, until softened.
  • Gently stir the sautéed collard greens mixture into the cooked rice. Adjust seasoning to taste, fluff with a fork, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 736mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1238IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg
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