Kickin' Vegetarian Collard Greens
Description
Molasses and liquid smoke add smoky depth to these vegetarian collard greens that are a perfect side dish to a Southern New Year's Day meal.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
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4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped
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2 bay leaves
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2 (14 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes
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1 cup vegetable broth
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 tablespoon molasses
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1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
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2 pounds collard greens, chopped
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1 1/2 cups cooked white beans
Directions
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Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat until butter melts and starts to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in thyme and bay leaves.
2
Pour chopped tomatoes, vegetable broth, brown sugar, molasses, and liquid smoke into the pot; bring to a simmer. Stir in collard greens gently. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until tender, about 30 minutes.