Pinto Beans with Collard Greens

1 medium sized onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1½ lbs collard greens
3 TBS + ½ cup vegetable stock
1 15 oz can of diced tomatoes, drained
1 15 oz can pinto beans, drained
2 TBS lemon juice
3 TBS olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

1. Chop onion and garlic.
2. Remove stems from greens, rinse and chop.
3. Heat 3 TBS vegetable stock in large sauté pan.When the broth begins to steam , add onions, and saute for 3 minutes.
4. Add garlic and continue to saute for another minute.
5. Add 1/2 cup vegetable stock, tomatoes, and pinto beans to the onions and garlic mixture and bring to a boil. Add collard greens and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Remove from heat and stir in olive oil and lemon juice. Serve hot.

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