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Southern-style Vegan Collard Greens

Delicious and comforting vegan collard greens recipe that rivals traditional Southern greens recipes with its smoky, meaty flavor.
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Calories: 253kcal
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

  • 4 bunches Collard Greens chopped roughly
  • 1 large Onions sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 4 cups Homemade Vegetable Stock
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • ¼ cup Cider Vinegar

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Stock

  • Follow the ingredient list and detailed recipe for Homemade Vegetable Stock.

Step 2: Make Spice Mix

  • Combine the kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika together in a small mixing bowl or ramekin.

Step 3: Saute Vegetables

  • Pre-heat a large part or dutch oven on medium heat. Add some olive oil then saute the onions for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and saute another 30 seconds. Season as you go with half the seasoning mix.
  • Add the homemade broth to the pot and mix well. Allow the broth mixture to cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the collard greens to the pot. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for an hour. Add the remainder of the spice seasoning mix after the greens have cooked for 15-20 minutes.
  • During the last 15 minutes of cooking add the vinegar, maple syrup, and red pepper flakes. Mix well. Serve and enjoy.

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Notes

Take the time to make the homemade stock. It does a great job of replicating the smoky and meaty elements provided by smoked meats like ham hocks, turkey wings, etc. typically used in Southern Collard Greens recipes.
Make a big batch of the stock and reserve it for use in other recipes such as black eyed peas, pozole, or red beans.
For an even quicker recipe use pre-packaged collard greens from the store. You'll still want to wash them even if they're labeled as "pre-cleaned."
Invest in a good quality smoked paprika as well as smoked sea salt. This is the key to getting that smokiness. Resist the urge to use liquid smoke as it's not a natural smoke flavor.
Make these ahead of time. The longer they sit the better they get. You can store these in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. You don't need to go that far, but you get my point.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4944mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 5009IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 1mg
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