Best 5 Collards And Cabbage Awesome Recipes

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Collards and cabbage are two versatile vegetables that can be cooked in a variety of ways. They are both packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and potassium. Collards and cabbage are also low in calories and fat, making them a healthy choice for any meal. Whether you are looking for a side dish, a main course, or a soup, there is a collards and cabbage recipe out there for you. With so many delicious options to choose from, you are sure to find a recipe that you and your family will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRIED CABBAGE WITH COLLARDS



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This recipe started off as "Oops I don't have enough cabbage," so I added some collard greens that I had to stretch the portions. It ended up with everyone really loving the combination of the two greens with the smoky bacon, spices, sweet peppers and fragrant garlic. It's two Southern gems wrapped up in one dish. I always top off my cabbage or greens with chow-chow, which is a mixture of tomatoes, diced onions, bell peppers, hot sauce and vinegar. It gives it an extra zing of pickled flavor.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced white onions (I like Vidalia)
2 cups shredded collard greens
1 medium head cabbage, sliced into 1/2-inch-long pieces
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic paste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Chow-chow, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the pan. Sauté the bell pepper and onions in the same pan until tender and browned in spots, for 2 minutes. Add the shredded collard greens and cook on low heat until softened, for 4 minutes. Add the cabbage, chicken bouillon, salt, Creole seasoning, garlic paste and black pepper and cook on medium heat for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until the cabbage and greens are tender. Add some water if the mixture is too dry. Put the bacon back into the pan, stirring it in for even distribution. Cover until ready to serve. Serve with chow-chow on the side, if desired.

COLLARDS WITH CABBAGE



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This will work well for what we have in the garden now - stretching out the collards! Serve with a pot of pinto beans, Recipe#212647 & cornbread - that's good eating! From the Miami herald (oddly enough). Source: Adapted from The Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook by Matt and Ted Lee (Norton, 2006).

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch collard greens (8-10 cups uncooked)
1/2 head green cabbage
1/4 lb bacon, diced
2 cups chicken broth, divided
1/4 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Wash the collards well and tear into bite sized pieces. Cut away and discard the cabbage core, then cut cabbage into slices. Keep the collards and cabbage separate.
  • Divide the bacon between 2 large pots over medium heat. Cook until fat has rendered but bacon is not crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside. Turn heat down under 1 pot, add 1 cup chicken broth and about 4 cups of water and bring to a boil. Add the cabbage and about half the bacon, reduce heat, cover and simmer about 30 minutes, until tender.
  • Add onion and pepper flakes to the fat in the second pot and cook until the onion has softened. Add 1 cup chicken broth and about 6 cups water. Add collards to the pot with remaining bacon. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 1 hour, until tender.
  • When the cabbage is tender, remove it from the pot with a slotted spoon, draining the liquid. Place it on a cutting board and chop finely with a large knife. Set aside.
  • Remove collards from the second pot with a slotted spoon, saving the cooking liquid. Place them on a cutting board and mince them.
  • Mix the minced cabbage and collards and return them to the first pot, adding enough cooking liquid from the second pot to make a mixture that is juicy but not too soupy. Taste and add salt if needed.
  • Reheat and serve hot, with hot sauce or peppered vinegar on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.3, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 9.7, Sodium 330.9, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.7, Protein 5.3

SMOTHERED COLLARD GREENS AND CABBAGE



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This is a wonderful variation of fried (smothered) cabbage.

Provided by TrudyRudy

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ pound bacon, chopped
½ large onion, chopped
5 leaves collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon greens seasoning, divided
1 head cabbage, chopped
1 pinch white sugar

Steps:

  • Fry the bacon with the onion in a large skillet over medium heat until the bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes. Stir in the chopped collard greens, sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of the greens seasoning; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Add in the darker chopped cabbage leaves, and cook and stir until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining cabbage; season with salt, black pepper, sugar, and the remaining greens seasoning. Stir well; cover and cook until tender, stirring occasionally so that the greens do not scorch, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 19.3 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 320.3 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

COLLARD GREENS AND CABBAGE



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I got this recipe off of a soul food site called Chitterlings. I made this Friday night and these are the best collard greens I've ever eaten. I served with a big skillet of cornbread. Prep time is lengthy due to the cleaning and cutting of the greens. Cook time approximate. This makes a lot of greens!

Provided by keen5

Categories     Collard Greens

Time 4h30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium ham hocks
1 onion, chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
garlic powder, to taste
4 bunches collard greens, cleaned and cut
1 head cabbage, cleaned and cut up
2 -3 tablespoons bacon fat

Steps:

  • Add the bacon fat to a large stock pot.
  • If you don't save your bacon fat, fry up a few slices of bacon in the pot you are going to cook your greens in; leave the bacon and fat.
  • Add your ham hocks to the pot, cover with water, onion and spices.
  • Boil for about an hour.
  • Add cleaned and cut collards to the pot, cover and cook until tender (45 minutes to an hour, less if you like them less cooked).
  • Add the cabbage at the very end and cook until wilted or to your desired taste.
  • Remove bones and fat of the ham hocks.

GRANDMA'S SOUTHERN COLLARD GREENS



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My grandmother made the best southern 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

3 tablespoons lard or shortening, divided
1 large onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 pounds smoked ham hocks
6 cups water
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 large bunch collard greens (about 2 pounds), coarsely chopped
1-1/2 cups white wine

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, until meat is tender, 55-60 minutes., Add collard greens, wine, and remaining 1 Tbsp. lard. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until greens are very tender, 55-60 minutes. 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.

Tips:

  • **Choose fresh, tender collard greens and cabbage.** Look for leaves that are deep green and free of blemishes. Avoid any leaves that are wilted or have yellow or brown spots.
  • **Wash the collard greens and cabbage thoroughly.** Remove any dirt or grit from the leaves. You can do this by rinsing them under cold water or by soaking them in a bowl of water for a few minutes.
  • **Remove the tough stems from the collard greens.** To do this, hold the leaf by the stem and use a sharp knife to cut it off. You can also remove the stems by tearing them off with your hands.
  • **Chop the collard greens and cabbage into small pieces.** This will help them cook evenly. You can use a knife or a food processor to do this.
  • **Cook the collard greens and cabbage in a flavorful broth or sauce.** This will help them absorb flavor and become tender. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or a combination of the two. You can also add spices, herbs, and other vegetables to the broth or sauce.
  • **Simmer the collard greens and cabbage until they are tender.** This usually takes about 30 minutes. You can check the tenderness by piercing the leaves with a fork. If the leaves are easily pierced, they are done.
  • **Serve the collard greens and cabbage hot or cold.** They can be served as a side dish or as a main course. You can also add them to soups, stews, and salads.

Conclusion:

Collard greens and cabbage are two nutritious and versatile vegetables that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They are also low in calories and fat. By following these tips, you can cook collard greens and cabbage that are flavorful, tender, and healthy.

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