Vegetarian Collard Greens

One of our staples during all of our holiday meals is Collard Greens.  I wanted to create a tasty vegetarian option because the holiday season would not be the same without them on my plate.  They have been endorsed from my family members from the south so you know they are good!  Enjoy.

Vegetarian Collard Greens

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Course: Sides

Cuisine: Healthy Spa Cuisine

Keyword: Collard Greens, Holidays, Vegetarian

Servings: 8

Calories: 75kcal

Courtesy Of: Dr. Daemon Jones, ND

A simple, lighter, and very tasty version of Stewed Collard Greens. Great for the holiday table, or a Family Dinner.

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 bunch fresh collard greens (at least 8 cups)
• ▢ 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ▢ 1 medium yellow onion
• ▢ 1 medium tomato (seeded and chopped)
• ▢ 6 cloves fresh garlic (crushed)
• ▢ 1 cup vegetable broth
• ▢ ½ lemon (juiced)
• ▢ 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar (or to taste)
• ▢ 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• ▢ Sea Salt and Ground Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

• Clean the greens and strip the leaves from the stalks.   Stack the leaves, 5 or 6 at a time, on top of one another, and roll like a cigar.  Cut across the cigar to make thin strips.
• In a large pot, over medium heat, add the olive oil, salt, pepper, and chopped onion.  Saute until onions are translucent.
• Add garlic, collard greens, broth, and cayenne.   Simmer on medium low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure greens cook and stew evenly. 
• Add lemon juice and vinegar, and cook another 15-20 minutes, until greens are tender.
• Add chopped tomato, and simmer for another 5 minutes, or, if you prefer, stir it in just before serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 75 kcal (4%) | Carbohydrates: 7 g (2%) | Protein: 2 g (4%) | Fat: 5 g (8%) | Sodium: 110 mg (5%) | Potassium: 189 mg (5%) | Fiber: 2.5 g (10%) | Sugar: 1.5 g (2%) | Vitamin A: 5950 IU (119%) | Vitamin C: 26.4 mg (32%) | Calcium: 120 mg (12%) | Iron: 0.5 mg (3%)

Contributed by Dr. Daemon Jones, ND – Dr. ‘Dae” is a naturopathic physician and author of Daelicious! Recipes for Vibrant Living at www.healthydaes.org. Dr. Dae is a member of the Nutritional Magnesium Association at www.nutritionalmagnesium.org.