Collard Greens and Red Beans
Bring Southern comfort to your table with this hearty and flavorful Collard Greens and Red Beans recipe. Perfectly tender collard greens are simmered in a smoky, spiced vegetable broth alongside protein-packed red beans, creating a wholesome, plant-based dish that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Bursting with layers of flavor from smoked paprika, cumin, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, each bite offers a satisfying balance of earthy, tangy, and slightly spicy notes. Ready in just under an hour, this one-pot recipe is ideal as a warming side dish or a stand-alone main when paired with crusty cornbread. Packed with fiber and plant-based goodness, it’s a savory soul food classic tailored for modern, healthy kitchens!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 pound collard greens, stems removed and leaves chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups red beans, cooked and drained (or canned, rinsed)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped collard greens to the pot and stir well to coat the leaves with the spices and oil.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 25–30 minutes until the collard greens are tender.
Stir in the red beans, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Simmer uncovered for an additional 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding red pepper flakes for extra heat if desired.
Serve hot as a hearty side or pair with cornbread for a satisfying main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1166 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.1 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5560 mg | 242% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 166.6 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 54.9 g | 196% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.6 g | ||
| Protein | 55.1 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1410 mg | 108% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 4446 mg | 95% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
