Braised Rainbow Swiss Chard & Collard Greens: A Healthier Twist on a Southern Favorite
Make flavorful braised Swiss chard and collard greens with garlic, shallots, olive oil, and lemon. An easy, nutrient-rich vegan holiday side dish.
- Prep Time: 12 min
- Cook Time: 8-20 min depending on greens
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 4-6 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 diced shallots
- 2 chopped green onions
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp vegan butter
- 1 bunch collard greens (12–16 oz.), stems removed, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch rainbow Swiss chard (12–16 oz.), stems removed and leaves chopped
- 1/4–1/3 cup water or vegetable broth
- 2–3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Sea salt to taste
- Optional: 14-oz can diced tomatoes, 14–15-oz can cooked beans, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika
Instructions
- Wash and prepare greens, thinly slicing collards.
- Heat olive oil and vegan butter in large skillet. Sauté shallots and green onions for 1–2 minutes.
- Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
- Add collards, Swiss chard, and a splash of water/broth.
- Cover and braise about 5 minutes; extend cooking as needed for tender greens.
- Season and finish with lemon juice.
- Oil-free: Replace oil and butter with 1/2 cup vegetable broth for sautéing.
Notes
Steam until al dente to retain the nutrients.
You can also add additional vegetable stock
and cook a little longer if you prefer your
greens a little softer.
Use whatever greens are locally available.
Cooking times will likely need to be
adjusted.