Collard Greens with Sweet Red Onions

This is a southern spirited collard side without the pork. Bitterness of the collard greens is offset by the sweetness of the onions and sugar, heat of the pepper and the tang of the vinegar.

This is a hearty recipe that will feed 6 to 8 individuals.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs collard greens
2 red onions, finely chopped - medium sized
2 tbsp olive oil
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar - dark preferred
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper

Process:

1. Wash collard greens and trim thick stems from bottom of leaves

2. Sauté onions in hot oil in hot skillet over medium-high heat until tender (8 to 10 mins)

3. When onions are tender, add in broth, vinegar, sugar, crushed red pepper and salt

4. Gradually add collards and cook until wilted (about 8 to 10 mins) - stir occasionally

5. Reduce heat to medium low and cook one hour or until tender - stirring occasionally