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Braised Collard Greens Recipe

Holly Gray
Tender collard greens simmered in a savory broth with garlic and onion for a simple, flavorful Southern side dish. Perfectly seasoned and easy to prepare, this dish highlights the natural, earthy taste of fresh collard greens.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 4
Calories 103 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 pound fresh collard greens stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
  • 3 cups chicken-style broth
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add the olive oil to a large, deep skillet or large pot over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in the collard greens and cook for about 3 minutes until they begin to wilt. Stir them frequently to ensure even cooking.
  • Pour in the chicken-style broth, salt, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 655mgPotassium: 421mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5695IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 278mgIron: 1mg
Keyword fall, leafy greens, side dish, spring
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