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Braised Vegan Collard Greens

Braised vegan collard greens, a quick and healthy way to get a soul food staple on the weeknight menu! It's only 5 ingredients and made with ingredients you're likely to have on hand.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Modern Soul Food
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 198kcal
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

  • 3 bunches collard greens
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 3 small dried smoked chiles chipotle or morita
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Coarse salt and ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Trim stems of collard greens, keeping leaves whole. If necessary, trim the large vein of the stem (in center of leaf) so that it is flat with the leaf. Rinse leaves under cold water and then stack, still wet, starting with larger leaves on the bottom. Tightly roll stacks of leaves lengthwise, like a cigar. Slice crosswise as thinly as possible.
  • Heat dried peppers in skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes than add oil and red onions to saute for 3 minutes. Add garlic and stir until garlic is golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Add collard greens, saute with tongs so garlic and onions get tossed in with greens, until they start to wilt, about 1 minute. Add vinegar , salt, and pepper and continue sauteing until greens have all wilted and begin releasing their moisture, 2-3 minutes.
  • Transfer collards to a serving bowl. Season with more salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Notes

  • Infuse the oil ahead of time for more intense but balance flavor
  • Slice the greens into thin strips for faster, more even cooking
  • Use a quality balsamic vinegar. Don't break the bank, but don't buy the diluted dollar version either.

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7152IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 341mg | Iron: 1mg
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