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    Home » Side dish

    Vegetarian Collard Greens

    Mar 13, 2023 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This hearty and comforting Vegetarian Collard Greens recipe is easy to make and very delicious. They make a perfect side dish or can be eaten on their own with some fresh bread. #vegetarian #dinner #lunch #sidedish #collardgreens #keto #recipeoftheday
    This hearty and comforting Vegetarian Collard Greens recipe is easy to make and very delicious. They make a perfect side dish or can be eaten on their own with some fresh bread. #vegetarian #dinner #lunch #sidedish #collardgreens #keto #recipeoftheday

    This hearty and comforting Vegetarian Collard Greens recipe is easy to make and very delicious. They make a perfect side dish or can be eaten on their own with some fresh bread.

    Vegetarian Collard Greens in a white bowl

    A lot of collard green lovers think that it’s impossible to make a delicious side dish without ham or bacon. Well, I present to you this Vegetarian Collard Greens recipe and dare you to try it. Made with cream, Parmesan, and a hint of garlic, this flavorful meal is still comforting and you won’t miss the meat.

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    Let's take a moment and talk about the main ingredient.

    About Collard Greens

    What is it? Collard greens are leafy vegetables from the cabbage and broccoli family. They are similar to kale in look, texture, and taste.

    Health Benefits. Collard Greens have an impressive array of health benefits. They help prevent cancer, strengthen bones, support digestion, prevent anemia, lower cholesterol levels, and support hair growth.

    How to Choose and Store Collard Greens. Choose smaller-leaved collards for tenderness and mild flavor. Look for moist, unwilted leaves, free of blemishes and with a dark green color. Keep the collard greens in an open plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to about 5 days.

    Vegetarian Collard Greens on the spoon

    How to make Vegetarian Collard Greens

    1. In a large, deep skillet or pot, heat the olive oil with the butter over medium heat. Add in the onions and cook for 5 minutes, or until tender.

    cooking onions in olive oil

    2. Add the collard greens to the skillet, and when the greens begin to wilt down, add the red pepper flakes and vegetable stock. Cover with a lid and cook for about 45 minutes, or until your desired texture is reached,* stirring occasionally.

    cooking collard greens

    3. At this point, add the garlic, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 1 minute.

    adding garlic

    4. Add the heavy cream, Parmesan, and parsley. Stir everything well and cook for 1-2 minutes.

    adding cream and Parmesan
    Vegetarian Collard Greens in the skillet

    Vegetarian Collard Greens FAQs

    • Can I make it vegan? Yes. Substitute butter with extra olive oil, heavy cream with coconut milk, and Parmesan cheese with vegan cheese.
    • How to make collard greens softer? If you want to make collard greens even softer, just keep cooking them for another 20-40 minutes, adding more vegetable stock, as necessary.
    • How long can I store it? Store these vegetarian collard greens in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    What to serve with Collard Greens

    • Pasta. Serve this dish with your favorite pasta dishes, like this Mushroom Spinach Pasta, Pasta with Chickpeas, or Easy Angel Hair Pasta.
    • Potatoes. Collard greens pair wonderfully with potatoes. Try this Twice Baked Potato Casserole, Roasted Baby Potatoes, or even try this Potato Flatbread.
    • Grains. Enjoy this dish with nutritious grains, like rice, sorghum, bulgur, and quinoa. It goes well with Rice with Mushrooms, Chicken Rice Casserole, and Easy Bulgur Salad.
    • Proteins. Make it the side dish to some Chicken Burgers with Avocado Corn Salsa, Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast, Sofritas, or Air Fryer Pork Chops.
    • Soup. This veggie is delicious with soup, such as this Hearty Beef Barley Soup, Hearty Mushroom Soup, Quick Orzo Soup, Easy Lemon Lentil Soup, or Chickpea Noodle Soup.

    You'll also love:

    • The Best Fried Cabbage
    • Cabbage and Ham Salad
    • Creamy Cabbage with Chicken

    Vegetarian Collard Greens

    Tania Sheff
    This hearty and comforting Vegetarian Collard Greens recipe is easy to make and very delicious. They make a perfect side dish or can be eaten on their own with some fresh bread.
    4.80 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 269 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb. collard greens thoroughly washed and cut into thin strips
    • 1 tbsp. olive oil
    • 1 tbsp. butter
    • 1 medium onion diced
    • 2 cups vegetable stock
    • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
    • 1 tbsp. chopped parsley
    • Salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • In a large, deep skillet or pot, heat the olive oil with the butter over medium heat. Add in the onions and cook for 5 minutes, or until tender.
      cooking onions for vegetarian collard greens
    • Add the collard greens to the skillet, and when the greens begin to wilt down, add the red pepper flakes and vegetable stock. Cover with a lid and cook for about 45 minutes, or until your desired texture is reached,* stirring occasionally.
      cooking collard greens
    • At this point, add the garlic, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 1 minute.
      adding garlic to collard greens
    • Add the heavy cream, Parmesan, and parsley. Stir everything well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
      adding cream and Parmesan to collard greens

    Nutrition

    Calories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 9gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 1218mgPotassium: 347mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 7065IUVitamin C: 47.4mgCalcium: 445mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below, I can't wait to hear from you!

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    1. Sheree says

      January 31, 2021 at 5:20 pm

      This recipe has become one of our weekly favorites! Thank you for sharing. I make it vegan, with oat milk and vegan parmesan. Hubby says it's delicious!

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        February 01, 2021 at 11:09 am

        Awesome! Thank you for sharing, Sheree! I am now almost vegan myself, so I will also try the vegan version. 🙂

        Reply
    2. My Favorites says

      August 01, 2020 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      So delicious, thank you! I love that I don't need to add any ham to this. I didn't have heavy cream so I used whole milk and a little cornstarch. The parmesan and red pepper add enough flavor. So good!

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        August 01, 2020 at 10:42 am

        Thank you so much for reporting back!

        Reply
    3. Millie says

      May 12, 2020 at 4:57 pm

      I love this recipe. I just didn’t add the heavy cream. But know the less it was amazing!!! My husband loved it too.

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        May 12, 2020 at 6:13 pm

        Thank you for reporting back, Millie! I am always happy to hear when people like collard greens!

        Reply
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