Vegan collard greens (instant pot, stove and slow cooker)
These instant pot vegan collard greens are a super easy side dish to whip up. Full of rich, deep, smokey and salty flavor. Cooked with caramelized onions, smoked paprika, garlic and seasonings.
Servings: 5
Calories: 54kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ large onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 bunch collard greens
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 medium tomato diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- hot sauce (optional) to serve
Instructions
Instant pot directions
- Rinse your collard greens and chop them up making sure to take the stem out in the middle of the leaves. Photos of how to cut up the leaves are in the blog post above.1 bunch collard greens
- Set your instant pot to sauté mode and add in the onions for a minute or until translucent and caramelized. Add in the garlic and sauté for another minute.1 tablespoon oil, ½ large onion, 4 cloves garlic
- Add in the rest of the ingredients and set the lid to seal. Cancel sauté mode and put the instant pot on high pressure. Cook for 5 minutes. Let the steam naturally release for 20 minutes and then open the pressure valve and release all the way. Serve with a little bit of hot sauce.1 cup vegetable broth, 1 medium tomato, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1 bunch collard greens
Stovetop directions
- Rinse your collard greens and chop them up making sure to take the stem out in the middle of the leaves. Photos of how to cut up the leaves are in the blog post above.1 bunch collard greens
- Set a large pot on medium heat and add oil. Sauté the onions for a few minutes or until translucent and slightly golden. Add the onions and sauté for another minute1 tablespoon oil, ½ large onion, 4 cloves garlic
- Add the rest of the ingredients and put the lid on the pot. Bring the greens to a simmer and then turn the heat down to medium low and simmer for at least 20 minutes. They can go for as long as 45 minutes for a deeper flavor if you have the time. Make sure to check that they have enough liquid every 20 minutes or so. Serve with hot sauce.1 bunch collard greens, 1 cup vegetable broth, 1 medium tomato, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Slow cooker instructions
- Rinse your collard greens and chop them up making sure to take the stem out in the middle of the leaves. Photos of how to cut up the leaves are in the blog post above.1 bunch collard greens
- In a sauté pan, add the oil and sauté the onions on medium heat until translucent and slightly golden. Add the garlic and sauté for one more minute.1 tablespoon oil, ½ large onion, 4 cloves garlic
- Add the garlic and onions to your slow cooker. Add the rest of the ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, stirring halfway through if you can. Serve with hot sauce.1 bunch collard greens, 1 medium tomato, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1 cup vegetable broth
Notes
These collard greens will last in the fridge in an airtight container for up to five days. They can also be frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition
Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2410IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 0.4mg