Bangin Vegan Collard Greens

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp seasoning salt (or more to taste)
• 0.25 tsp black pepper (Up to 1 tsp, depending on desired spiciness)
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.25 tsp liquid smoke
• 3 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tsp cane sugar (or more to taste)
• red pepper flakes (one healthy pinch)
• 1 lb fresh collard greens (Bagged greens may be used to avoid cleaning and preparation)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat the avocado oil or olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the chopped onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the minced garlic and cook until just fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the collard greens and cook until they start to wilt.

5. 5

   Pour in the vegetable broth.

6. 6

   Add the sea salt, seasoning salt, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, cane sugar, liquid smoke, and red pepper flakes.

7. 7

   Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the greens are tender to your liking.

8. 8

   Taste the greens and adjust the seasoning to taste. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

The source specifies approximately 45 minutes of covered simmering within a 1-hour cook time. The amount of black pepper ranges from 1/4 to 1 teaspoon, and seasoning salt and cane sugar may be increased to taste.

Nutrition per serving

• side dish
• vegan
• vegetarian
• dairy-free
• gluten-free
• Southern-inspired
• simmered
• Thanksgiving