Smoky Sweet Pepper & Garlic Collard Greens

Smoky, zesty and satisfying, this side dish is a fresh take on traditional collards. Amp up the heat by adding hot pepper flakes or your favorite hot sauce.

Course Sides & Sauces

Servings 1/2 cup

Calories 60kcal

Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 ea red onion sliced
1/2 cup sweet bell peppers diced or thinly sliced
3 ea garlic cloves sliced
1 bunch fresh collard greens stems removed, leaves cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups vegetable broth low sodium
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp liquid smoke flavoring
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook and stir onion, peppers, and garlic until browned and fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Add collard greens. Cook and stir until greens are slightly wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Combine vegetable broth, cider vinegar, brown sugar, liquid smoke flavoring, and smoked paprika in a large pot. Add collard green mixture.
Cover pot and simmer until greens are tender, about 40 to 50 minutes.
Strain collard greens before serving and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe courtesy of Aramark Chef Eric Wilson.

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