Vegan Collard Greens

Name: Vegan Collard Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: North America, Southern
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 pound collard greens; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; Dash hot pepper sauce

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 55 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Vegan collard greens have all the flavor of the classic southern side dish without the meat. They're easy to make, full of healthful nutrients and perfect alongside other vegan staples. PS: Meat eaters will love them too!

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound collard greens
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Dash hot pepper sauce

Directions

In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic, cook one minute longer. Add vegetable broth and water; bring to a boil. Add salt, paprika and crushed pepper flakes; stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium.
Wash collards thoroughly. Remove thick stems. Stack and roll up collards, slice into 1/2-in. thick strips. Add to Dutch oven; simmer until tender, 45-60 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Add cider vinegar and hot sauce before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 63 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 852mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.

This collard greens recipe uses vegetable broth to make it vegan and vegetarian-friendly. With an earthy base and a pinch of spice from paprika and crushed red pepper flakes, they're great to incorporate into stews or soups for an added depth of flavor. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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