FAQ
If you’re looking for a healthy and tasty side dish, look no further than this Instant Pot collard greens recipe. Collard greens are a superfood that’s packed with vitamins and minerals, and this easy recipe makes them taste great. It’s easy to follow and it’s perfect for the holidays. So if you’re looking for a way to add some more veggies to your winter diet, be sure to try out this Instant Pot Collard Greens recipe!
How to Cook Collard Greens in an Instant Pot
Collard greens are healthy and delicious! This recipe is a great side dish that can be made in less than 10 minutes. It’s the perfect way to get your veggies in! Plus, cooking them in the Instant Pot is a breeze – you’ll have dinner on the table in no time.
To make Instant Pot Collard Greens, simply set your Instant Pot to SAUTE and add olive oil. Once hot, add chopped onions and sauté for three minutes.
Next, add your collard greens to the Instant Pot along with chopped bell peppers, sundried tomatoes, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning and black pepper. Cook for another two minutes. then add some water or broth.
Place the lid on your Instant Pot and set it to MANUAL for five minutes. Once the timer is up, quick release the Instant Pot and serve.
Instant Pot Collard Greens are the perfect addition to any meal! They’re healthy, flavorful and so easy to make. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today and see how delicious collard greens can be.
Healthy Hacks
This recipe makes four servings. Each serving contains 73 calories. On a Nutrisystem weight loss plan? Log it into your NuMi app journal as one and a half Vegetables and one Extra.
You can adjust some of the ingredients in this collard greens recipe based on what you have in your kitchen! Add or replace the spices, herbs and seasonings with your favorites. Garlic powder, rosemary or even spicy cayenne pepper would be tasty.
You can also add other non-starchy vegetables to the mix. Try it with sliced mushrooms, diced tomatoes or another dark leafy green like kale!
Serve up the vegetable side dish with your favorite PowerFuel and SmartCarb combo for the ultimate Flex meal. Enjoy it with cooked turkey and mashed sweet potatoes for a holiday feast. Or cook up some steak and pasta salad. The combinations are endless!
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Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: 73
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 ½ Vegetables and 1 Extra
Ingredients:
- 4 cups collard greens
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup water or broth
Directions:
- Set instant pot to SAUTE and add oil. Once hot, add onion and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add collard greens, bell pepper, sundried tomatoes, paprika, Italian seasoning and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add water or broth. Place lid on instant pot and set to MANUAL for 5 minutes.
- Once timer is up, quick release Instant Pot and serve.
