Braised Collard Greens with Tomatoes

Braised Collard Greens with Tomatoes is a simple new spin on collard greens. This Italian-inspired recipe might be the first step to getting your family to eat their greens.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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Servings: people

Calories: 90kcal

Author: Barbara

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
28 ounces diced tomatoes (do not drain)
1 pound bag of collard greens, washed and chopped
1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and black pepper, generously to taste

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet; add diced onions, minced garlic and undrained tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
Add collards, broth, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Simmer over medium to medium high heat, stirring from time to time until the collards wilt down and are tender.
Taste, and add more salt and pepper if needed.

Notes

I prefer to buy bags of prepared collard greens. They are pre-washed, ribs removed and chopped into smaller pieces. If you want to buy a bunch of collards instead, wash until all the grit is removed. Take out the hearty stem, roll up like a cigar and cut into shreds.
Substitute fresh oregano for dried or use other Italian herbs such as rosemary or thyme.
I used vegetable broth, but chicken broth, dry white wine or water (in a pinch) would work for the braising liquid.
Do not drain the can of diced tomatoes.
Love collards? Try Collard Greens and Bean Soup.
The nutritional information below is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products you use. It should not be used for specific dietary needs.

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