Collard greens in a cast iron pan

Garlic Sautéed Collard Greens

Recipe Adapted From: YupItsVegan.com
No need for long boiling or steaming times with this quick and easy method for sauteed collards! 

Ingredients 

  • 1 can Collard Greens
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Paprika
  • ¼ tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Tbsp Mirin Or apple cider vinegar

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Skillet

Instructions

  • Warm the olive oil in a wide skillet. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 90 seconds. Add the spices (salt through red pepper flakes), stir, and cook for 30 seconds more until toasted.
  • Stir in the collard greens, stirring well to coat with the spices, and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until softened and reduced in size by about half. Add the mirin or other liquid, stir in well, and quickly cover the pan with a lid. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let steam, covered, for about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and stir well. If needed, continue cooking until desired softness is reached. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Garlic Sautéed Collard Greens
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
42
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.5
g
3
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Sodium
 
180
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
16
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
3
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
0.2
g
0
%
Vitamin A
 
42
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
7
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Collard Greens, Garlic, Ground Black Pepper, Olive Oil, Paprika, Red Pepper Flakes, Salt