Description
A delicious and comforting recipe for vegan collard greens that are earthy, buttery, and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5–2 pounds fresh collard greens
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil or vegan butter
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces cremini or shiitake mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water
- 1–2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes or a fresh chili (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse collards thoroughly and remove the tough center rib; slice into 1-inch ribbons.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- If using, stir in sliced mushrooms and cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Season with smoked paprika and red pepper flakes.
- Add vegetable broth and scrape browned bits from the pan. Stir in the collard greens in batches until they wilt slightly.
- After all greens are in the pot, add more broth and cover. Simmer on low for 12–18 minutes until tender.
- Uncover, add apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. For a silkier texture, stir in vegan butter or miso.
- Serve warm, garnished with toasted sunflower seeds or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Notes
Always remove the ribs for a more tender bite, and allow flavors to rest off the heat for 10 minutes to enhance taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan collard greens, side dish, healthy greens, comfort food, plant-based
