These flavorful collard greens take just minutes in the pressure cooker or Instant Pot and require only 4 ingredients that you probably have right now. Using the pressure cooker makes collards tender without cooking for hours.
Cut off the stems of the collard greens, removing any part of the central stem that seems tough. Stack 2 or 3 leaves on top of each other, roll them up so that they form a long tube, and cut them into thin strands:
Repeat with all the collards.
Heat the pressure cooker (use the Sauté button on the Instant Pot). Add the onions and 2 tablespoons water and cook, stirring, until the water evaporates. Keep cooking and stirring until the onions start to brown. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook for 1 more minute.
Stir in the collard greens, add the 1 cup of water, and seal the cooker. Bring to high pressure (use the Manual button on the Instant Pot) and cook at high pressure for 3 minutes. (If you are using small, baby collards, cook at high pressure for only 1 minute.) Remove from heat and use a quick-release method to reduce the pressure. Check the collards for tenderness; if they’re still tough, put them back on the heat, but don’t seal the cooker. Cook until tender. Salt, if desired, with smoked salt and serve (using a slotted spoon) with additional red pepper flakes.