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Vegetarian Collard Greens with Apple Cider Vinegar

Extremely delicious and simple vegetarian collard greens made without meat or poultry!! Made using just a few ingredients and flavored with apple cider vinegar, this southern-style greens recipe makes for the perfect side dish! This healthy stovetop recipe is also vegan, paleo, and keto-friendly making it great for those on these special diets!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 121 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 16 ounces collard greens - roughly chopped (approx. 450g)
  • 3-4 cloves garlic (finely sliced or minced)
  • 1½ cup reduced-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 small sweet or white onion (sliced in large chunks)
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar or keto brown sugar alternative (use coconut sugar for paleo)
  • 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Salt (or ½ teaspoon liquid smoke)
  • 1 sliced small tomato to garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. First, clean the collard greens thoroughly by soaking them in a container filled with water or cleaning each leaf under running tap water.
  2. Separate the hard stems from the leaves (you can pull off the leaves or simply use a knife to cut the stems off). Once you have a pile of collard green leaves (enough to fit in one hand), lay the leaves flat on a chopping board and use your knife to roughly chop.
  3. Heat the oil in a large pot or pan, add the onions and fry under medium to low heat, until translucent and fragrant. Add the minced garlic and fry until slightly brown and fragrant, taking care not to burn.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar (or suitable keto/ paleo brown sugar alternative), collard greens, smoked salt or liquid smoke, then stir. Cover and allow to simmer under medium to low heat for 50 minutes or up to 1 hour, stirring from time to time.
  5. Stir in the red pepper flakes and combine. Serve this apple cider vegetarian collard greens with cornbread, baked ribs or a side of your choice. You can also cube one tomato and use it as garnish.

Notes

  • Nutrition information on the site is an estimate calculated using a third-party source and is provided for informational purposes only. It is highly recommended that you make your own calculations. If you have any specific dietary concerns, kindly consult with your healthcare practitioner. Variations may occur for many reasons, such as ingredients used and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.”
  • Always properly clean and soak your collard greens before cooking.
  • I used smoked salt in this keto-friendly recipe to get that smoky flavor, but you can also use liquid smoke. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 121kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 17mg (1%) Potassium 204mg (6%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 3844IU (77%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 182mg (18%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 121

% Daily Value*

Calories 121kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 17mg 1%
Potassium 204mg 4%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 3844IU 77%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 182mg 18%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.