Description
Tender Southern collard greens simmered with aromatic onion, garlic, and a savory mushroom. This recipe delivers classic Southern flavor in
comforting dish.
Ingredients
Fresh collard greens, stems removed and chopped
Onion, diced
Garlic, minced
Olive oil or butter
Mushrooms, finely chopped
Vegetable broth or chicken broth
Apple cider vinegar
Salt
Black pepper
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Pinch of sugar (optional)
Fresh lemon juice (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
1. Remove tough stems and ribs from collard greens. Stack leaves, roll tightly, and slice into 1-inch strips; wash well and drain.
2. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic and chopped mushrooms and cook until mushrooms release their liquid and brown.
4. Add collard greens in batches, stirring to wilt each addition.
5. Pour in broth to just cover the greens. Stir in apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Add a pinch of sugar if you want balance.
6. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 30–45 minutes until greens are tender and flavorful.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in a splash of lemon juice for brightness if desired.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with cornbread, rice, or your favorite main.
Notes
Slow cooker option: Add all ingredients except vinegar and lemon; cook on LOW 6–7 hours, then stir in vinegar before serving.
For extra smoky depth, add smoked paprika or a dash of liquid smoke.
Chop greens finely to shorten cooking time to 20–25 minutes.
Store: Refrigerate up to 4 days; freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg