Collard greens with white beans is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The collard greens provide a slightly bitter flavor that is balanced out by the sweetness of the white beans. The dish is also packed with nutrients, making it a healthy choice for your next meal. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to make the best collard greens with white beans.
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STEWED COLLARD GREENS AND WHITE BEANS
Cannellini beans are full of fiber and protein. Collards, rich in vitamins A and K and calcium, are in the cancer-fighting cruciferous family. Parmesan rind -- don't toss it! -- lends an incredibly rich flavor. (No bacon required.) Use leftovers to make a Collard Greens and White Beans Quesadilla.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cover beans with 3 inches of water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and cover for 1 hour. Drain.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes until tender, about 4 minutes. Add collard greens in batches, stirring until wilted. Add beans, Parmesan rind, and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until beans and greens are tender, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Season with salt and vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 g, Cholesterol 6 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 19 g, Sodium 168 g
COLLARD GREENS AND BEANS
Caramelized onions, bacon, and cannellini beans add depth of flavor to collard greens. So delicious! Serve with a dollop of sour cream and/or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Provided by Melanie E.
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 2h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the bacon in a large, deep pan with a lid, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon pieces from the pan, and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, and stir the sliced onion into the hot bacon fat. Cook and stir the onion until it begins to brown, scraping the bits off the bottom of the pan, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook and stir 4 more minutes. Return the bacon to the pan, stir in the collard greens, and toss gently until the greens are wilted, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in the water to almost cover the collard greens, and stir in the brown sugar, vinegar, crushed red pepper, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer the collard greens until very tender, 1 to 2 hours.
- About 1/2 hour before serving, stir the cannellini beans into the collard greens, and return to a simmer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 7.4 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 387.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
COLLARD GREENS & BEANS
I never tried collard greens until a friend gave me this recipe that calls for bacon and pinto beans. Now I look forward to serving this Southern staple on Thanksgiving. -April Burroughs, Vilonia, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Remove and discard center ribs and stems from collard greens. Cut leaves into 1-in. pieces. In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally., Add onion and garlic to bacon and drippings; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add collard greens; cook and stir until they begin to wilt. Stir in water, brown sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 55-65 minutes or until greens are tender, adding beans during the last 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
COLLARD GREENS WITH WHITE BEANS
This is a vegan recipe for collard greens that is easy and fast.
Provided by krs
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons water in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in water until onion is softened and translucent, about 10 minutes, adding more water as needed to prevent scorching. Stir vegetarian bouillon into onion mixture.
- Stir collard greens, tomatoes, and 1 1/4 cup water into onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in great Northern beans and sugar and continue to simmer until liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes more. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 41.6 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
COLLARD GREENS WITH WHITE BEANS AND SAUSAGE
Make and share this Collard Greens With White Beans and Sausage recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Laka
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place beans, onion halves, carrot, thyme and rosemary sprig and bay leaf in a large pot; cover the beans with 1500 ml of water. Crumble in the vegetable cube, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the flame; simmer about 30 minutes over low heat until the beans are nearly tender. Drain the beans and reserve the cooking liquid. Discard all of the other solids. Set aside.
- Sauté sliced onion and garlic in butter and olive oil for 6 minutes over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Add the collards and cook, tossing, until slightly wilted.
- Add half of the reserved bean cooking liquid, cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the collards are tender, about 50 minutes.
- Add the beans, sausage and the remaining bean cooking liquid to the pot and cook for 15 minutes. Just before serving, stir in the lime zest and juice. Season with pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 696.5, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 721.7, Carbohydrate 72, Fiber 18.7, Sugar 6.2, Protein 34.9
GRANDMA'S COLLARD GREENS
My grandmother made the best collard greens recipe in the world. Eating them with a slice of buttermilk cornbread is pure bliss. -Sherri Williams, Crestview, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon lard over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add ham hocks, water, seasoned salt, pepper flakes, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 55-60 minutes or until meat is tender., Add collard greens, wine, and remaining lard. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 55-60 minutes or until greens are very tender. Remove meat from bones; finely chop and return to pan. Discard bones. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 849mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
MINESTRONE WITH COLLARD GREENS AND WHITE BEANS
Instead of the usual escarole or kale, use hearty collards in this familiar soup. The greens' slight bitterness plays nicely against the creamy beans and sweet tomatoes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Add tomato paste, and cook, stirring, until onion is coated, about 30 seconds. Add collard greens, thyme, and red-pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until collards start to wilt, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Place 1/4 of beans in a bowl, and mash them with the back of a spoon (this will help thicken soup). Add all the beans to the pan, as well as tomatoes with juice and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer, until collards are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; serve with grated Parmesan, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 14 g
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-washed and chopped collard greens.
- If you don't have white beans, you can use another type of bean, such as kidney beans or black beans.
- Add a bay leaf to the pot while the collard greens are cooking for extra flavor.
- Serve the collard greens with cornbread, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
Collard greens with white beans is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of collard greens, white beans, and flavorful seasonings, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give collard greens with white beans a try.
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