Description
A classic Southern dish featuring collard greens cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound collard greens, washed and chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add collard greens and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and add red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use vegetable broth.
- Adjust the heat by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: collard greens, Southern recipe, healthy greens