Kickin Vegetarian Collard Greens

Corn bread, black eyed peas, and collards are a New Year’s Day tradition in the South - the corn bread represents gold, black-eyed peas coins, and collards match the green of US paper currency. Since leaving the South, where I grew up, for the Pacific NW, I’ve begun a tradition of hosting an open house-style brunch on New Year’s day and this is my go-to recipe for this fun occasion.

Step: 1

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.

Step: 2

Pour chopped tomatoes, vegetable broth, brown sugar, molasses, and liquid smoke into the pot; bring to a simmer. Stir in

Step: 3

gently. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until tender, about 30 minutes.

Per Serving: 238 calories; protein 10.3g; carbohydrates 35.1g; fat 7.5g; cholesterol 5.1mg; sodium 335.1mg.

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