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Garlic Sautéed Collard Greens

No need for long boiling or steaming times with this quick and easy garlic sautéed collard greens recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch collard greens
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt,
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon mirin (or apple cider vinegar)

Instructions

  1. Warm the olive oil in a skillet. Add the garlic and cook while stirring until fragrant (about 1 to 2 minutes). Add the salt, paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes stir and cook for an additional 30 seconds. 
  2. Stir in the collard greens, stirring well to coat with the spices. Continue to cook until collard greens are softened and reduced in size.
  3. Add the mirin (or apple cider vinegar). Stir the mixture well, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover with a lid. Let steam for about 5 minutes. 
  4. Remove lid and stir again. Test collard greens for desired softness and continue to cook until desired softness is reached.