Creole Collard Greens

Collard greens are a staple in Southern cuisine, particularly in Creole cooking. They are packed with nutrients and are believed to have originated in ancient Greece.

This is vegan, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Creole Collard Greens

Cooking Method: Sautéing, Simmering Cuisine: Creole Cuisine, Southern Cuisine Courses: Lunch, Side Dish, Vegetable Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 480

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 bunch Collard Greens
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
• 1 cup Vegetable Broth
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce

Instructions

1. Wash the collard greens thoroughly and remove the tough stems. Chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic cloves. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
3. Add the collard greens to the pot and sauté for a couple of minutes until they start to wilt.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and season with smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 25-30 minutes until the collard greens are tender.
6. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and hot sauce.
7. Serve hot as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g11%

Total Carbohydrate 12g4%

Sugars 2g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.