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Dairy-Free Creamed Collard Greens

Our quick creamed keto collard greens recipe features sautéed onions, garlic, collard greens, chicken broth, coconut milk, and seasonings. It's a 20-minute, low-carb side dish perfect for busy nights or meal prep. These greens bring Southern-inspired flavor and nutrition to your keto diet, making every meal enjoyable and healthy.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Sides and Salads
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 6
Calories: 108kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

Stovetop Directions:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
    ½ cup onion, 1 tablespoon garlic
  • Add the red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, and stir to combine.
    ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Add the chopped collard greens and chicken broth, and stir well.
    2 bunches collard greens, ½ cup chicken broth
  • Cover the skillet and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the collard greens are tender and the liquid has reduced.
  • Add the coconut milk, and stir to combine. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until heated through.
    ½ cup coconut milk

Instant Pot Directions:

  • Turn on the Instant Pot and select the "sauté" function.
  • Add the olive oil, onion, and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ cup onion, 1 tablespoon garlic
  • Add the red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, and stir to combine.
    ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Add the chopped collard greens and chicken broth, and stir well.
    2 bunches collard greens, ½ cup chicken broth
  • Cover the Instant Pot, and select the "manual" function. Set the timer for 5 minutes.
  • Once the timer goes off, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then do a quick release.
  • Stir in the coconut milk, and select the "sauté" function again. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until heated through.
    ½ cup coconut milk

Notes

It is important to remove the stems from the collard greens before cooking, don’t skip this step.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 283mg | Fiber: 3g | Net Carbohydrates: 3g
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