Sweet and Tangy Sauteed Collard Greens

54 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Ready In: 20 min

“Honey and balsamic vinegar add the sweet and tangy aspects of this delicious and nutritious vegetarian side dish or salad!!” - by Lauren C.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 Vidalia or other sweet onion, sliced
1 1/2 pounds collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
5 tablespoons melted butter
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Directions

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in collard greens, in batches if necessary, until they wilt slightly and all fit in the skillet. Pour in water and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and tender, 5 to 7 minutes, regulating heat to prevent burning. Drain.
Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, honey, ginger and butter together in a serving bowl for dressing. Add greens to bowl and toss with dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve warm.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
128 cal
6%

Fat
9.3 g
14%

Carbs
11 g
4%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (54)

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rodrigouno

Oct. 21, 2010

"With the fact that we were used to have collard greens ALL the time in the southern style (smocked hocks or smocked turkey, etc.), I decided to give a try to this recipe. I read all the reviews and th..." See moree sugested improvements... so I did my own. I did add garlic (3 cloves chopped) to the onions. I cooked the greens for 12 min instead and season them at that time. I change the butter for 1 1/2 tbs dark sesame oil and 1 1/2 tbs spicy HOT sesame oil. The result was a FANTASTIC side dish for my pan seared Tuna, and jasmin rice with dry shiitake mooshrooms. Rodrigouno"

jessica is cool

Oct. 23, 2009

"This was my first encounter with collard greens (eating or cooking) and i was thrilled with the results! First time collard cooks might want to look up preparation instructions. I found a video on y..." See moreoutube and am glad i looked since i wouldn't have washed and cooked them properly otherwise. Don't eat the stems :)"