Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Southern Collard Greens

I grew up a Southern girl and have been eating collard greens, turnip greens and mustard greens as far back as I can remember. This recipe is modified from several but mostly one I found on the trusty FoodNetwork. Before we went vegan I'd cook my greens with ham hocks to aid in the flavor so I was on the hunt for a dish that didn't rely on animal products but plant products for added flavor. These were delicious, I also added 4 turnips that were in the frig near the end of the cooking time.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegan margarine
  • 1/2 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 pound collard greens, chopped
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 4 turnips, peeled and diced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil and butter. Saute the onions until slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
 
Add the red pepper flakes and garlic, cook another minute. 
 
Add collard greens and cook another minute. 
 
Add the vegetable stock, cover and bring to a simmer. Cook about 20  minutes and then add the turnips. Continue cooking until greens and turnips are tender, about 20 additional minutes. 
 
Add salt and pepper to taste.
 
We ate these with a baked sweet potato and Gardein's Turkey Cutlets. Enjoy!

10 comments:

  1. Yummy! I was a little worried when I saw all the vegan ingredients...you gotta understand, I've only had them the "Southern" way...but I read the post and now I'm excited about a much healthier option! My husband loves greens, but grew up with a condition that kept him from being able to eat meat, which meant no greens in most cases. He eats meat now...but if we have kids with the same condition we're still set! :) Thanks a bunch for the recipe!

    - Brooke -

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    1. Brooke,
      I am pretty sure I can say you won't be disappointed in these. Being a Southern girl I also pour a good helping of Hot Pepper Sauce (the vinegar based not red stuff) on these before I eat them. I also enjoy sliced raw onions with them. They are so good that if we get more greens in the CSA share tomorrow guess what I'm doing with them!!! Thanks for dropping by and for your comments. If you try these let me know what you think.

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  2. I love green veggies, but I don't think I've ever had the southern kind ;o) You make them look really tasty here. Emily@nap-timecreations.com

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    1. Emily,
      Thanks for stopping by... you should try these, I really think you'd be impressed.
      Glo

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  3. Ya know, I've never tried collard greens at home! I'll have to remedy that!

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    1. I think you should, thanks for stopping by and if you try these let me know what you think. I always serve mine with a hot pepper sauce over the top.
      Take care,
      Glo

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  4. Love me some collards. I never put turnips in mine though. Yum!!!

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    1. Tayla,
      Me too, I'm hoping to get more with my CSA share tomorrow. They were that good. If you try them let me know what you think and thanks for stopping by my kitchen.
      Take care,
      Glo

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  5. Looks delicious! I'm a real sucker for collard greens! :9

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    1. Thanks for dropping by, if you make these let me know what you think. Be sure to serve them with some good ole' hot pepper sauce.
      Take care,
      Glo

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