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Garlicky Vegan Collard Greens

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Garlicky Vegan Collard Greens

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 onion(finely diced)

8 cloves garlic(finely minced)

1 cup vegetable broth

1 bag collard green leaves(chopped, 3 lb. per bag)

¼ cup apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp hot sauce(optional)

1 tsp salt(plus more to taste)

¼ tsp black pepper

1 tbsp vegan buttery spread

Set a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot over medium heat and pour in the olive oil. Once oil is hot, add the onion. Saute until the onion is lightly browned and softened, 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour the broth into the pot to deglaze the bottom.

Add the collard green leaves to the pot one handful at a time, stirring to coat in the broth and onions. Cook, stirring constantly, until the greens have wilted down, 4-5 minutes.

Add the apple cider vinegar, sugar, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper and stir into the greens. Place a lid tightly on the pot.

Bake the collards on middle rack of oven until they are very dark green and soft, 75-90 minutes.

Check to see that collard greens are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Stir the buttery spread into the collards, and serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Massage Your Greens 💪
Before cooking, massage the raw collard leaves with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil for 1-2 minutes to break down the fibrous texture and reduce cooking time by 10-15 minutes.
Infuse Oil with Garlic First 🧄
Toast your minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes before adding onions to develop a deep, mellow garlic flavor that won't taste raw or overpowering.
Layer Your Acid & Sweetness ⚖️
Add apple cider vinegar and sugar separately at different stages—vinegar when greens are nearly tender and sugar at the end—to balance flavors and prevent bitterness from cooking out.
Use Vegan Butter at Finish 🧈
Stir in the vegan buttery spread in the final 2 minutes of cooking to create a silky, luxurious coating without breaking down its flavor through extended heat exposure.
Save the Cooking Liquid Gold 💧
Don't drain all the broth—the flavorful, slightly thickened liquid at the bottom is 'pot liquor' and should be served alongside the greens for authentic depth and moisture.