Collard Greens
One of the vegetables that we grow that I have not been able to conquer in preparing is Collard Greens. Maybe it’s because I don’t use enough fat back or smoked turkey like I’ve been told to try. Maybe it’s because I haven’t cooked them long enough. Or maybe it’s because I’m not used to the slightly bitter taste of some leafy greens. But I keep reading about how good collard greens are for us and I’m determined to fix them so that we like them. Shown below is a recipe that doesn’t use any meat, but looks interesting. I have also included a link to an excellent article on preparing and cooking greens of all types. So let’s try together to eat our leafy greens.
https://dreenaburton.com/let-them-eat-greens-leafy-greens-tutorial-buy-prepare-cook/
Vegan Southern Collard Greens
Author: Divas Can Cook
Ingredients
- 1/2 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-3 cups vegetable broth ( I only used 2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon applewood smoked salt (or any kind of smoked salt)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 lbs collard greens
- black pepper
- hot sauce
Instructions
- Coat a large deep skillet or pot with vegetable oil.
- Saute onions until almost tender over medium heat and then add in garlic.
- Cook until onion and garlic are fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in vegetable broth.
- Season broth with smoked salt and red pepper flakes.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed. Make sure it’s to your liking because this is how your greens will taste.
- Bring to a simmer and reduce heat.
- Add in the greens. Green will wilt down as they cook.
- Simmer for 1 hr to 1 hr 30 mins. Do not boil. Add more vegetable broth if needed. May need more or less time so be sure to check them after 30-45 minutes. When done, greens will be dark green, tender and will not have a raw taste.
- Add in more smoked salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and hot sauce, if desired. ( I always do!)
- Enjoy!
- Add hot sauce or vinegar if desired.
Notes
~TIPS~ Any type of smoked salt can be used. Cooking time may vary. Add fresh tomatoes and red peppers if desired.