Jul 14 2026

Collard Greens Recipe

Time50m
Serves4

Make Collard Greens Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Liquids

Spices

Fats

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Collard Greens

    Rinse the collard greens under cold water to remove any dirt or grit. Shake off excess water.

  2. 2

    Chop Greens

    Remove the tough stems from the collard greens and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.

  3. 3

    Prep Onion and Garlic

    Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Sauté Onion

    Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes, until it becomes translucent.

  3. 6

    Cook Garlic

    Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  4. 7

    Sauté Greens

    Stir in the collard greens and sauté for another 3-4 minutes until they start to wilt.

  5. 8

    Add Broth

    Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

  6. 9

    Season and Simmer

    Reduce the heat and add apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

  7. 10

    Simmer Greens

    Cover the pot and let the collard greens simmer for about 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.

  8. 11

    Final Adjustments

    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

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