Easy Vegetarian Collard Greens

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 lbs collard greens
• 4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• hot sauce (optional) or red pepper flakes (optional)

Recipe

• 1 wash greens well, submerging in a sink full of cold water to remove any dirt and grit. drain well. cut off the stems right where the leaf starts. stack about 5-8 leaves on top of eachother, then roll lengthwise. cut rolled up leaves into 1" slices widthwise. repeat until all the greens are done, and add to a large pot.
• 2 add all other ingredients. cover and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer. simmer for 45 minutes or until greens are extremely tender. serve hot, using a slotted spoon to drain the liquid from the greens.