Collard greens are a nutrient rich leafy green. When cooked and spiced properly, they make a tasty and nutritious accompaniment to just about any meal. These cajun-style collard greens with tomatoes have a bit of a kick, but you could reduce the amount of spices for a tamer dish. This healthy Cajun collard greens recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 large bunch collard greens (about 1 lb) rinsed and chopped
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, diced
- 4 medium sized tomatoes, diced OR 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
- 3/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- dash cayenne (optional)
Preparation:
Sautee onions and garlic in olive oil. Add vegetable broth and collard greens and cover. Allow to cook for about 6-8 minutes, until greens are slightly soft. Add remaining ingredients and cook for another 6-8 minutes, until greens are done, stirring occasionally.
