Spicy Vegetarian Collard Greens with Tomatoes
Spicy Vegetarian Collard Greens with Tomatoes brings tender collards simmered in a smoky-sweet tomato broth, rounded with molasses, brown sugar, and a hint of liquid smoke. Thyme, bay, and garlic deepen the flavor while creamy white beans add body, making it a hearty Southern-style side perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or holiday spreads.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Vegetarian Collard Greens with Tomatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 36
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat until the butter melts and begins to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the onion and the garlic; cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the thyme and the bay leaves.
- 2
Pour the chopped tomatoes, vegetable broth, brown sugar, molasses, and liquid smoke into the pot; bring to a simmer. Gently stir in the collard greens. Lower the heat to low and simmer, covered, until tender, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 415.13 kcal High 21%
- Protein 14.9 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 58.44 g 21%
- Total Fat 12.79 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 3.5 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 29.97 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 955.3 mg High 42%
- Dietary Fiber 7.49 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 11.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.18 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 168.18 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 3.33 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 792.9 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 307.1 mcg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin C 44.38 mg Good Source 49%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spicy Vegetarian Collard Greens with Tomatoes is a Soul Food side dish recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Butter, Collard Greens, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 415.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Vegetarian Collard Greens with Tomatoes?
- It is a Soul Food recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Spicy Vegetarian Collard Greens with Tomatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Butter, Collard Greens, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Vegetarian Collard Greens with Tomatoes?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 415.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Vegetarian Collard Greens with Tomatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Spicy Vegetarian Collard Greens with Tomatoes healthy?
- Spicy Vegetarian Collard Greens with Tomatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 415.13 calories and 14.9 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 955.3 mg (42% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.5 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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