"Eat Them Right Out of the Pot" Vegetarian Collard Greens
Description
You don't need bacon or ham when using this recipe for vegetarian collard greens with garlic and jalapeno peppers.
Ingredients
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4 cups water, or as needed
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1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 bunch collard greens, trimmed and cut into 2-inch strips
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2 small jalapeno peppers, diced
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3 cloves garlic, halved lengthwise, or more to taste
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Fill a large stockpot halfway with water; add vinegar, seafood seasoning, and olive oil. Bring liquid to a boil.
2
Mix collard greens, jalapeno peppers, and garlic into boiling water; return to a boil. Cover stockpot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until greens are very tender, 3 to 4 hours.
3
Drain water from greens and mash garlic cloves; season with salt and pepper.