“Straight-from-the-Pot” Vegetarian Collard Greens
“Straight-from-the-Pot” Vegetarian Collard Greens bring tender collards simmered low and slow with apple cider vinegar, Old Bay® spice, jalapeños, and mellowed garlic for a bright, peppery bite and deep, balanced flavor. Serve as a cozy side at dinner or a hearty lunch pairing with cornbread, beans, or rice when you crave comforting greens with a gentle heat.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in “Straight-from-the-Pot” Vegetarian Collard Greens, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 66
- Heart Health
- 38
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large stockpot halfway with water; add the vinegar, seafood seasoning, and olive oil. Bring the liquid to a boil.
- 2
Stir the collard greens, jalapeno peppers, and garlic into the boiling water; bring it back to a boil. Cover the stockpot, lower the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the greens are very tender, 3 to 4 hours.
- 3
Drain the water from the greens and mash the garlic cloves; season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 199.28 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 2.62 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 32.23 g 12%
- Total Fat 5.13 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.84 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.72 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 137.19 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 5.86 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 10.74 g --
- Added Sugars 9.94 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 93.17 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 0.35 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 110.44 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 44.37 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 19.01 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
"Straight from the Pot" Vegetarian Collard Greens is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 3 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Collard Greens, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 199.28 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is “Straight-from-the-Pot” Vegetarian Collard Greens made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Collard Greens, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Garlic, Olive Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make “Straight-from-the-Pot” Vegetarian Collard Greens?
- About 3 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 199.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is “Straight-from-the-Pot” Vegetarian Collard Greens easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is “Straight-from-the-Pot” Vegetarian Collard Greens healthy?
- “Straight-from-the-Pot” Vegetarian Collard Greens has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 199.28 calories and 2.62 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 137.19 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.94 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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