Description
Simple recipe for cooking collard greens with garlic and butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch collard greens
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup water or broth
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the collard greens thoroughly. Remove the tough stems and coarsely chop the leaves.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
- Add the chopped collard greens to the skillet. Stir to coat with the butter and garlic.
- Pour in the water or broth.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the greens are tender. Stir occasionally.
- Remove the lid and cook for a few more minutes if excess liquid remains.
- Season with salt and pepper to your taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of water.
- If you prefer softer greens, cook them longer.
- You can add a splash of vinegar at the end for brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 12
Keywords: collard greens, garlic, butter, greens, side dish, vegetable