Meatless Collard Greens
Learn how to cook collard greens without meat and add a wholesome, flavorful touch to your meals. These Meatless Collard Greens keep things light by skipping the ham hock or bacon but still pack a punch of goodness. Made with basic, fresh ingredients, these greens bring out the best in this leafy goodness.
Equipment
- a Large Dutch Oven (7qt and above)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1½ cups diced yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves, (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, (or more to taste)
- 2 pounds pre-washed and pre-chopped collard greens
- 32 oz (4 cups) vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- salt and black pepper, (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven. Cook the onion over medium heat for about 8 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and red chili pepper, stirring until fragrant.
- Gradually add collard greens to the pot. Stir them until they begin to wilt.
- Pour in broth and apple cider vinegar. Give it a stir. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 40-45 minutes or until the collard greens reach a tender consistency. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
Notes
Storage. You can store the leftover collard greens in an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 4 days.
Slow Cooker Collard Greens. Cooking collard greens in a slow cooker is simple and convenient. Just place all ingredients in the slow cooker, adjusting the broth to 3 cups. Set it to low and let them cook for 8-9 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 704mgPotassium: 390mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 7948IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 362mgIron: 1mg
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