Collard Greens
Collard greens are a flavorful and nutritious Southern staple that brings warmth to any meal. This easy recipe highlights their earthy taste and tender texture, making them the perfect side dish for family dinners or holiday feasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch fresh collard greens (about 1 pound)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp sugar
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Rinse collard greens thoroughly under cool water to remove dirt. Pat dry and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onions for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped collard greens and pour in vegetable broth along with sugar. Mix well.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes until greens are tender but still slightly firm.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg