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These Crockpot Collard Greens are perfectly savory and tender after slow cooking hands-free over several hours. Enjoy as an easy Thanksgiving side dish or simple dinner veggie. All you need is 10 minutes to get them in the slow cooker and 9 simple seasonings.
The well loved, dark, leafy collard greens have been a part of Southern soul food tradition for several centuries.
To read more about the detailed history of collard greens check out this article: [Hungry for History] Collard Greens. It dives deep into the meaning and tradition this dish holds.
Great way to get your greens in
If you're someone that doesn't love eating raw greens in the form of salads, making collard greens is a great alternative to enjoying the benefits of eating greens with a much more palatable, warm texture.
How to Make Crockpot Collard Greens
- Add all the ingredients except the collard greens to a crockpot and mix together. Pile the collard greens on top and close the lid.
- Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours. Once done, mix together and enjoy!
FAQs
Because collard greens are quite tough, it is quite difficult to overcook them. I find cooking them in the slow cooker allows them to be cooked through evenly and gently. When you cook them on the stovetop, the results can differ.
Expert Tips
- Flavors will deepen after refrigeration. Similar to homemade chili, the flavors of these collard greens develop overtime and some may find them better the next day.
Crockpot Collard Greens Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb collard greens washed and chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients except the collard greens to a crockpot and mix together. Pile the collard greens on top and close the lid.
- Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours. Once done, mix together and enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: The Nutritional Information provided for this recipe is only an estimate. The accuracy of the facts listed is not and cannot be guaranteed.
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Thanks for making such a delicious recipe! I love the salty touch of the plant-based bacon! mmmmm
So glad you loved it! Thank you.