Vegetarian Collard Greens

Want to add more leafy greens to your diet but aren’t sure how to start? Check out this recipe for collard greens. A healthy and tasty side dish to accompany your next meal.

Prep 11 minCook 34 minTotal 45 minUpdated Jul 3, 202645 minLow CarbVegetarianGluten FreeKeto Friendly

Want to add more leafy greens to your diet but aren’t sure how to start? Check out this recipe for collard greens. A healthy and tasty side dish to accompany your next meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 medium onion Onion chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes (increase to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp Collard greens (stems removed and chopped)
  • 2 cup Tomatoes (seeds removed and chopped)
  • 2 cups Vegetable broth, low-sodium
  • 1/4 tsp Salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash all vegetables,* and remove seeds from the tomatoes.**
  2. Collect, chop, and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.
  3. Heat the oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  4. Add the onion, and cook for about 2 minutes until slightly soft.
  5. Add the red pepper flakes and garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Add the chopped collard greens, and cook for another minute.
  6. Add the broth, cover, and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 40 minutes until the greens are tender.
  7. Add tomatoes.
  8. Taste, and add a small amount of salt and black pepper if desired.
  9. Serve hot.
  10. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days.

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Storage

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Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within a few days when appropriate for the ingredients.

Meal prep

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