Easy Instant Pot Collard Greens (Vegan and Paleo)

This Instant Pot Collard Greens recipe is a healthy take on a classic Southern side dish. It is an easy way to create tender, flavorful collards in under 30 minutes without using meat or processed sugar.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword collard greens, Instant Pot, Vegan

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 110kcal

Equipment

Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds collard greens
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 sweet onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon maple syrup (omit for Whole30)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Separate the stems from the collard green leaves. Dice the stems, and cut the leaves into thick ribbons.
Turn the Instant Pot on "Saute" and heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the onion and diced collard green stems and saute until tender, about 7-8 minutes.
Add the garlic, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Turn the Instant Pot off, and stir in the apple cider vinegar, water, maple syrup salt, and black pepper. Stuff in the collard green leaves.
Lock the lid, and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 20 minutes.
When the timer goes off, quick release the pressure and carefully open the lid. Season the greens with more salt and pepper to taste.

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