Collard Greens Recipe: Discover the Secret to Flavor!
A delicious and flavorful collard greens recipe that highlights the secret to making them taste amazing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs collard greens, washed and chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add the chopped collard greens to the pot and stir well.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 30-40 minutes until greens are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, add a piece of smoked turkey or ham hock while cooking.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- Collard greens can be served as a side dish or as a main dish with rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg