Description
A simple and delicious collard greens recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs collard greens, washed and chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add collard greens and stir to combine.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until greens are tender.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For added flavor, include smoked turkey or ham hock.
- Can be prepared ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
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
Keywords: collard greens recipe, southern collard greens, healthy greens