COCONUT MISO BRAISED COLLARDS

4 servings, 45 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder

• 1/4 tsp ginger powder

• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 

• 1/2 tsp coriander seeds

• 1/2 tsp paprika 

• 1 tbsp ghee

• 3-4 cups collards greens, chopped, stems removed 

• 2 cups veggie broth or water

• 1/4 cup coconut aminos or tamari

• 1 cup coconut cream 

• 1 tbsp white miso paste 

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Fresh lemon juice for topping 

DIRECTIONS

1. Add all the spices to a spice grinder or coffee grinder and grind into a uniform powder (it's okay if it's still a little chunky).

2. Heat ghee in a large pot over medium heat. 

3. Add the spices and sauté for 1 minute. Then, add the collards greens and stir.

4. Cover the collards in the broth, coconut aminos, and coconut cream. Press them down in the liquid so they are covered. Add more liquid if needed.

5. In a small separate bowl, mix together the miso paste and 2 tbsp of the liquid from the collards. Set aside.

6. Bring the collards to a simmer and simmer uncovered until tender (35-45 mins). Add salt and pepper to taste.

7. Turn off the heat once cooked and stir in the miso paste mixture. Top with fresh lemon juice and serve. 

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Notes

• These are melt in your mouth collard greens - YUM!

• Make sure you serve the collard greens with the liquid (don't drain it), that is where all a lot of the nutrients are living :).

• Option to serve this with a #grainsideoption, meat option, roasted sweet potatoes, or as a green side dish to any meal!