Beer Braised Collard Greens Recipe
Beer Braised Collard Greens are simmered low and slow with garlic, onions, and light beer for a bold, savory side that pairs well with Southern favorites like cornbread, black-eyed peas, or red beans and rice.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 146kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 pound collard greens stems removed and leaves cut into 2” pieces
- 12 ounces light beer
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes, until onion is softened. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add collard greens, beer, sugar, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
- Reduce to low heat and simmer for 45 minutes or until collard greens are wilted and beer is reduced slightly.
- Remove from heat and serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 610mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5766IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 279mg | Iron: 1mg
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