Smokey Tempeh Marinade Braised Collard Greens

1. Preheat Skillet and Sauté Garlic

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is ready, add the olive oil and let it warm up. When the oil is shimmering, toss in the minced garlic and sauté it for about a minute, stirring constantly to prevent it from burning.

2. Add Collard Greens

Add the collard greens to the skillet. Use a pair of tongs to gently toss the collards in the garlic-infused oil, making sure each leaf gets a light coating. This process takes about two minutes and helps the collards start to soften and absorb the garlic flavor.

3. Add Marinade and Cook

Pour in the 1/2 cup of leftover Smoky Grilled Tempeh marinade. Stir the collards to ensure they are evenly coated with the marinade. Let the collards cook in the marinade for about 10 minutes. You'll know the collards are ready when they have shrunken down and turned a vibrant deep green, but they should still have a bit of bite to them, not mushy.

4. Serve

Serve the braised collard greens immediately while they're still warm and full of flavor. Enjoy the rich, smoky, and garlicky taste that these greens bring to your table.