Name: Collard Ribbons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 bunch collard greens, stems removed; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 4-5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1½ tsp pure maple syrup; 1 tsp smoked paprika; ¼ tsp sea salt; ¼ tsp black pepper

Recipes » Side Dishes » Collard Ribbons

By Kim Campbell

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This recipe is more about cutting technique than ingredients. Our family never ate many collards until I learned this ribbon style of cutting, which eliminates their tough texture. If you usually just chop them, you’ll see that this style of cutting makes a huge difference.

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 5 mins Total: 20 mins Yield: 4 servings

Gluten Free Nut Free Soy Free

Ingredients

1 bunch collard greens, stems removed
1 red onion, thinly sliced
4-5 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1½ tsp pure maple syrup
1 tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Stack 4 or 5 collard leaves. Roll the leaves tightly into a long tube. Hold the tube tightly with one hand while you cut very thin crosswise slices with the other. The smaller the cut, the more tender the collards will be ¼-inch thick ribbons is ideal. Repeat with the remaining collard leaves.
2. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the onion and garlic in a small amount of water until the onion begins to soften and caramelize, about 8 minutes. Add the collards, vinegar, maple syrup, paprika, salt, and pepper and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, just until wilted and bright green. Serve warm.