Best 3 Kickin Vegetarian Collard Greens Recipes

Are you looking for a dish that is both flavorful and healthy? Kickin' vegetarian collard greens are a perfect choice! Collard greens are a great source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They are also low in calories and fat. This recipe will teach you how to make a delicious and satisfying vegetarian collard greens dish that is sure to become a favorite.

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KICKIN' COLLARD GREENS

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If you like greens you will love this recipe. The bacon and onions give them a wonderful flavor. Add more red pepper for a little more spice.

Provided by Ken Adams

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 slices bacon
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chicken broth
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 pound fresh collard greens, cut into 2-inch pieces

Steps:

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add bacon, and cook until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, crumble and return to the pan. Add onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, and cook until just fragrant. Add collard greens, and fry until they start to wilt.
Pour in chicken broth, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until greens are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1000.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

KICKIN' VEGETARIAN COLLARD GREENS

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Corn bread, black eyed peas, and collards are a New Year's Day tradition in the South - the corn bread represents gold, black-eyed peas coins, and collards match the green of US paper currency. Since leaving the South, where I grew up, for the Pacific NW, I've begun a tradition of hosting an open house-style brunch on New Year's day and this is my go-to recipe for this fun occasion.

Provided by EMIAUKEA

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped
2 bay leaves
2 (14 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes
1 cup vegetable broth
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
2 pounds collard greens, chopped
1 ½ cups cooked white beans

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 11.3 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 335.1 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

KICKING SOUTHERN STYLE COLLARD GREENS

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Make and share this Kicking Southern Style Collard Greens recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lizlewis20

Categories Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 -4 slices bacon
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
3 cups chicken broth
1 lb fresh collard greens, cut into 2 inch pieces

Steps:

Heat oil in large pot of medium high heat. Add bacon, cook until crisp and remove from pan. Crumble and return to pan.
Add onion and cook with bacon until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Add collard greens, cook until they start to wilt.
Add chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
Bring to boil, reduce hit, and simmer for about 45 minutes (until greens are tender).

Tips:

Use fresh, tender collard greens. Older greens can be tough and bitter.
Wash the collard greens thoroughly. Remove any dirt or grit.
Remove the tough stems from the collard greens. This will make them easier to cook and eat.
Chop the collard greens into small pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
Sauté the collard greens in a little olive oil or butter. This will help them develop flavor.
Add a variety of spices and seasonings to the collard greens. This will give them a delicious flavor.
Cook the collard greens until they are tender. This may take several hours.
Serve the collard greens with your favorite side dishes. They go well with cornbread, black-eyed peas, and fried chicken.

Conclusion:

Collard greens are a delicious and nutritious side dish that can be enjoyed all year round. They are a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and calcium. Collard greens are also a good source of antioxidants, which can help protect your cells from damage.

There are many different ways to cook collard greens. This recipe for Kickin' Vegetarian Collard Greens is a great option for those who are looking for a flavorful and healthy side dish. The collard greens are sautéed in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, onion, and spices. They are then simmered in a vegetable broth until they are tender. The result is a delicious and nutritious dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.