Instant Pot Collard Greens
Instant Pot Collard Greens are a quick and flavorful side dish that brings the essence of Southern cuisine to your table in under an hour. Tender collard greens are infused with the savory richness of smoky bacon and aromatic garlic, creating a comforting dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Serve these vibrant greens alongside cornbread or your favorite protein for a meal that’s sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh collard greens, chopped
- 4 slices bacon or ½ cup smoked turkey
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Wash collard greens thoroughly under cold water, remove tough stems, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Set Instant Pot to sauté mode and cook bacon or smoked turkey until crispy (5-7 minutes). Remove and keep drippings.
- In the drippings, sauté onion until translucent (3-4 minutes), then add garlic and cook until fragrant (1 minute).
- Add collard greens to the pot, stirring to combine with onion and garlic.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the greens, pour in chicken broth and apple cider vinegar; gently stir.
- Seal lid and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes. Allow for natural pressure release for 10 minutes before manually releasing remaining steam.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian version, replace bacon with vegetable broth and use smoked paprika for flavor. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to four days or frozen for longer storage.