EASY VEGAN SOUTHERN COLLARD GREENS 🥬 | VEGAN SOUL FOOD

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Water can be used to reduce costs while still providing moisture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice provides acidity at a lower cost.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave nectar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar offers sweetness at a lower price.

Wash collard greens thoroughly and remove tough stems.

Stack leaves, roll them tightly, and slice into strips.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add collard greens to the pot and stir to coat with oil.

Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and Liquid Smoke; stir well.

Continue cooking uncovered for another 10-15 minutes until greens are tender.

Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

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