Billy’s Favorite Smoky Collard Greens

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 13
Billy's Favorite Smoky Collard Greens Recipe
in Side

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic
2 pounds collard greens - rinsed , trimmed and chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
105
Sugar
6g
Fat
4g
Collard greens are a leafy, green vegetable that belong to the Brassica family, which is closely related to the cabbage and broccoli plants. This versatile vegetable has been a Southern US specialty for generations and is often enjoyed as a side dish or in stews and soups. Billy's Favorite Smoky Collard Greens recipe elevates this leafy green by adding smoky and sweet flavoring that compliments the slightly bitter taste of the collard greens. This is a side dish that tastes delicious with almost any meat or poultry.

Instructions

1.Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2.Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, for about 5 minutes.
3.Increase the heat to medium-high and add the chopped collard greens to the pot.
4.Turn the leaves in the pot until they have been coated with oil and onions, allowing them to cook for 5-8 minutes until the collard greens are tender and wilted.
5.Mix in the brown sugar, molasses, and liquid smoke flavoring, stirring until the collard greens are evenly coated.
6.Season with salt and ground black pepper according to your taste, and continue to cook the collard greens for an additional 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

PROS

Billy’s Favorite Smoky Collard Greens are vegan, low-carb, gluten-free, and an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A and K.

Collard greens are also rich in antioxidants and fiber, making them a nutrient-dense addition to your meal.

CONS

Some people may find the flavor of collard greens to be slightly bitter and may not enjoy the taste, although the sweet and smoky notes added to this recipe should balance that.
Additionally, the recipe requires enough cooking time and frequent stirring so that collard greens are properly tenderized and coated with the flavoring mixture.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Collard greens provide a wealth of phytonutrients, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties.
They are loaded with vitamins such as A, C, and K, essential minerals such as calcium, iron, and magnesium, and also offer several health benefits including reducing the risk of cancer and cardiovascular diseases, boosting immunity and promoting healthy digestion.

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