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Braised Collard Greens

Name: Braised Collard Greens
Prep time: 15

(6 votes, average: 4.33 out of 5)

15 min prep

4 servings

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7 ingredients

These Braised collard greens are 100% vegetarian, but you’d never guess. The smoked paprika gives them a wonderful smoky taste that will fool even the most dedicated carnivore into thinking you cooked them with...

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 bunches collard greens, leaves chopped, stems discarded
Salt, to taste
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons cider or white wine vinegar
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

92 cals

Fat

5 g

Saturated Fat

1 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

1 g

Monounsaturated Fat

3 g

Carbohydrates

8 g

Sugar

3 g

Fiber

2 g

Protein

4 g

Sodium

400 mg

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally until translucent, about 5-8 minutes.
Add the collard greens, sprinkle some salt over them, cover and let steam for 5 minutes.
Add the paprika, cook or a minute, then add the cider vinegar, and stock. Cover and cook over low heat for 40 minutes or until very tender.

Chef Tips

If you can’t find smoked paprika, you can sub in chipotle powder, or add a small dried chipotle chili in whole with the stock and vinegar. It won’t be as intense a flavor, but it will still add delicious smokiness.

Registered Dietitian Approved

All our recipes are created by chefs and reviewed by our Registered Dietitian Kate Ueland, MS, RD, CSO, a board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition, to ensure that each is backed with scientific evidence and follows the guidelines set by the Oncology Nutrition for Clinical Practice, 2nd Ed., published by the Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group, a professional interest group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.