Ingredients

• 2 pounds of collard greens roughly chopped (leave the stem in or chop separately)
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• ½ diced white onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2-3 cups vegetable broth or vegan chicken broth
• ½ teaspoon smoked salt (or more to taste)
• Pinch ground black pepper (or more to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or smoked paprika (or more to taste)

Instructions

1. Sweat the onions in oil and add the garlic once translucent
2. Add the seasonings then 2 cups of vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer
3. Taste the broth and adjust seasonings as appropriate
4. Add greens until they wilt and turn down heat
5. Simmer for 1-1.5 hours, adding more vegetable broth as needed until dark green and tender
6. Serve with lemon