Vegan Southern Collard Greens

These Vegan Southern Collard Greens are so flavorful and delicious! It pairs perfectly with my Vegan Cajun Style Red Beans recipe that is available on my blog.

Vegan Southern Collard Greens :

2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

1 red bell pepper sliced

1 yellow bell pepper sliced

1/2 small yellow onion diced

2 cloves garlic minced

1 cup vegetable broth (I use @bouforyou)

1 teaspoon applewood smoked salt or any kind of smoked salt

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 lbs collard greens or 4 bunches cleaned and chopped

1/8 cup of maple syrup

black pepper

hot sauce

Instructions

Coat a large deep skillet or pot with vegetable oil.

Sauté onions, red pepper, and yellow pepper until almost tender over medium heat and then add in garlic.

Cook until onion and garlic are fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add in vegetable broth.

Season broth with smoked salt and red pepper flakes.

Now stir in your desired amount of maple syrup 

Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed. Make sure it's to your liking because this is how your greens will taste.
 
Bring to a simmer and reduce heat.

Add in the greens. Green will wilt down as they cook.

Simmer for 1 hr to 1 hr 30 mins. Do not boil. Add more vegetable broth if needed. May need more or less time so be sure to check them after 30-45 minutes. When done, greens will be dark green, tender and will not have a raw taste.

Add in more smoked salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and hot sauce, if desired. ( I always do!)

Add hot sauce or vinegar if desired.