From the Caja kitchen

Smoky Collard Greens

Serves 6 · Cooking time: approximately 1 hour

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons benne oil or sesame oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 pounds collard greens, chopped
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic, onion, collard greens, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir to combine.
3. Cook until the greens reach your preferred tenderness, approximately 45–60 minutes.
4. Serve hot.