Kickin' Vegetarian Collard Greens

Tomatoes

Kickin' Vegetarian Collard Greens

Kickin' Vegetarian Collard Greens
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    40

Embrace the soulful flavors of the South with these Kickin' Vegetarian Collard Greens. A vibrant and hearty dish, simmered to perfection with smoky undertones and a touch of sweetness, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion, especially a New Year's Day feast!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    35 g
  • Cholesterol
    5 mg
  • Fiber
    11 g
  • Protein
    10 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    335 mg
  • Sugar
    10 g
  • Fat
    8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat until butter melts and starts to brown (1-2 minutes). Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion turns translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in thyme and bay leaves.

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02 Step

Recipe View Pour chopped tomatoes, vegetable broth, brown sugar, molasses, and liquid smoke into the pot; bring to a simmer. Stir in collard greens gently. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until tender (about 30 minutes).

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03 Step

Recipe View Stir in cooked white beans during the last 10 minutes of cooking to heat through. Remove bay leaves before serving.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat or a splash of apple cider vinegar for brightness.
If fresh thyme isn't available, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme can be substituted.
Adjust the amount of liquid smoke to your preference. Start with 1 tablespoon and add more to taste.
Collard greens can be slightly bitter. Simmering them for a longer period helps to mellow the bitterness.

Eveline Rath

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 5.0/ 5 ( 13 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)

  • Henriette Emardbrekke

    Jun 8, 2025

    I added a bit of apple cider vinegar at the end and it really brightened up the flavors. Thanks for the great recipe!

  • Terrance Okeefe

    May 11, 2025

    This recipe is so easy to follow and the collard greens turned out amazing. I will definitely be making this again!

  • Craig Wolff

    Dec 4, 2024

    I made this for our New Year's Day brunch and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the smoky flavor.

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