Description
Collard greens are a soulful dish that captures the essence of comfort food. With their vibrant green color and rich flavor, this recipe brings warmth to your table, evoking memories of family gatherings and hearty meals. Simple to prepare yet packed with nutrients, these collard greens can take center stage or complement your favorite proteins. Sautéed with garlic, onion, and a hint of spice, they promise to be a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh collard greens
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse collard greens thoroughly under cold water; remove tough stems and chop leaves.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant (3-5 minutes).
- Gradually stir in chopped collard greens until wilted; pour in vegetable broth and simmer for 20-30 minutes until tender.
- Season with red pepper flakes and sugar if desired; finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg