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Smoky Collard Greens
Traditionally a staple ingredient in soul food, collard greens are intrinsically healthy for all. These classic collard greens can be the perfect sidekick to baked sweet potatoes, bean salads, black-eyed peas, veggie burgers, or grilled veggie skewers. Their calcium is almost twice as bioavailable as dairy, helping to build strong growing bones!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound collard greens, chopped
3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
Pinch ground black pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper
2 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons hemp seeds, reserved for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly translucent and golden brown.
- Add the chopped collard greens and vegetable broth until the greens are three-quarters covered by the broth.
- Add the coconut sugar, liquid smoke, molasses, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Cover and bring to a simmer. Cook until the greens are tender, about 40 minutes.
- When you plate up your greens, top them with the diced tomatoes and raw hemp seeds.