Smoky Vegetarian Collard Greens

Collard greens get a smoky flavor from smoked paprika and liquid smoke in this greens side dish great for both vegetarians and meat eaters.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 108 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 bunch collard greens, stems removed and leaves torn into bite-size pieces
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
• 0.5 white onion, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until browned and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add collard greens and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until greens are slightly wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 2

Combine vegetable broth, cider vinegar, brown sugar, liquid smoke flavoring, and paprika in a large pot; add collard greens mixture. Cover pot and simmer until greens are very tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Strain collard greens before serving.