Vegetarian Southern Collard Greens Recipe

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock can be lower in sodium and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice adds acidity at a lower cost.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne adds heat and flavor without the premium cost.

Start by making a savory broth for the collard greens.

Chop fresh yellow onions and mince garlic.

Add olive oil to a deep skillet and heat it to medium.

Add the chopped onions and sauté until fragrant.

Add minced garlic and cook for about 2 minutes until aromatic.

Pour in vegetable broth and stir to combine.

Add Applewood smoked salt to the broth for flavor.

Sprinkle in red pepper flakes to taste and stir well.

Wash the collard greens thoroughly, even if pre-washed, to ensure they are clean.

Once the broth is simmering, add the collard greens to the skillet, pushing them down into the broth.

Cover the skillet with a lid, adjusting as the greens wilt down.

Cook the collard greens for about 1 hour, checking at 30 minutes for doneness.

After 30 minutes, if the greens are still crunchy, continue cooking for another 15 minutes.

Add black pepper and sea salt to taste after cooking.

Add a few dashes of hot sauce for additional flavor.

Serve with the flavorful broth.

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