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Sautéed Collard Greens

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By: Sarah BondUpdated: Sep 23, 2021 2 Comments

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The quickest and easiest way to enjoy Sautéed Collard Greens. Simply cook some garlic, add the greens, and season with salt and pepper!

A white bowl filled with freshly sautéed collard greens

So you have the perfect idea for a delicious meal with a main course to die for. But now, you’re racking your brain for the perfect side! Enter: this sautéed collard greens recipe. Once you try this, you’ll never look at collard greens the same way.

We’re whipping up a huge bowl of these yummy greens by sautéing them with olive oil sautéed garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. The result is a bowl of crunchy, bite sized collard green pieces perfect for pairing with nearly any dish. You can enjoy it alongside your favorite tofu meal, as a salad-like side to go with soup, or even in the soup! They’ll also work in stir fry, chili, grain bowls, you name it.

An up close look detailing the texture of chopped and sautéed collard greens

Ingredients in Sautéed Collard Greens

Collard greens need only 5 additional ingredients to go from a regular, plain ol’ green veggie to a dish of zesty garlic and lemon juice flavored goodness!

  • Olive Oil: We’ll start off the recipe with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to help sauté everything to perfection.
  • Garlic: Use 4 cloves of garlic, minced. This will add delicious flavor to the greens. If you don’t have cloves, you can use 2 teaspoons of powder.
  • Collard Greens: As for the collard greens, you’ll need 1 16oz bunch chopped into small pieces.
  • Salt & Pepper: Use ¼ tsp of salt and pepper (each) for adding flavor.
  • Lemon Juice: Finally, use 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to add a tangy final touch. You can also use apple cider vinegar.
A pan filled with uncooked chopped collard greens

How to make quick Sautéed Collards

Sautéed collards don’t take much work. The entire 3-step recipe should require around 10-12 minutes!

  1. Cook the garlic: First, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pan or wok. Add the garlic and cook until it’s soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the collard greens: Add the chopped collard greens and cook, stirring often. Cook until they’ve reduced in size and are soft, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. Season and serve: Stir in salt, pepper, and lemon juice, and serve warm!
A pan filled with freshly sautéed chopped collard greens

How to add more flavor

Want to add some more flavor to your greens? Amp up the heat with red pepper flakes or a bit of cayenne pepper, or simply add a delicious taste with paprika, roast the garlic in butter instead of olive oil, or sauté up some onion to mix in!

A white bowl filled with chopped and sautéed collard greens

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A white bowl filled with freshly sautéed collard greens

Sautéed Collard Greens

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Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Author: Sarah Bond
Calories: 67kcal
Servings: 4 servings
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The quickest and easiest way to enjoy Sautéed Collard Greens. Simply cook some garlic, add the greens, and season with salt and pepper!

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil 15 mL
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 16-oz bunch chopped collard greens 450 g
  • ¼ tsp each salt and pepper
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice can sub apple cider vinegar

Instructions 

  • Heat: In a large pan or wok, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Cook: Add chopped collard greens and cook, stirring often, until they've reduced in size and are soft, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Season: Stir in salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Serve warm!

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving Calories: 67kcal (3%) Carbohydrates: 7.3g (2%) Protein: 2.7g (5%) Fat: 4.3g (7%) Saturated Fat: 0.5g (3%) Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 167mg (7%) Potassium: 17mg Fiber: 3.8g (16%) Sugar: 0.1g Calcium: 131mg (13%) Iron: 0mg
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  1. Anna says

    Posted on 9/23 at 8:42 am

    The collard greens are served with what to make it a full meal.

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    • Sarah says

      Posted on 9/23 at 12:19 pm

      Any main dish honestly! Here are some ideas.

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