Best 10 Hot And Spicy Collard Greens Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable and fiery dish that tantalizes your taste buds? Hot and spicy collard greens are an exquisite culinary creation that offers a perfect blend of heat, spice, and bold flavors. Made with fresh collard greens, a variety of aromatic spices, and a hint of chili peppers, this dish is a symphony of flavors that will leave you wanting more. Whether you enjoy it as a side dish or as the main course, hot and spicy collard greens are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind creating this tantalizing delicacy.

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SPICY COLLARD GREENS



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These Spicy Collard Greens are slow cooked in a bacon-flavored broth until tender and spiced up with some red pepper flakes and hot sauce.

Provided by Christin Mahrlig

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds collard greens, (rinsed)
5 slices think bacon, (diced)
1 large onion, (diced)
3/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon tabasco sauce or other hot sauce
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Use a knife to cut on either side of the large rib running up each collard green leaf. Remove it and discard it. You don't need to go all the way up the leaf, just remove the thickest part. For smaller leaves, just remove the stem. Stack about 4 to 5 leaves, roll them up, and cut into 1/2-inch strips. Repeat with remaining leaves.
  • Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate.
  • Add onion to bacon fat and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  • Add broth, vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, and tabasco sauce to pot. Stir to combine.
  • Add collard greens and use tongs to turn and mix them until they reduce in size some. Cover, turn heat to low and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Before serving, sprinkle bacon on top and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICY COLLARD GREENS



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Provided by Daisy Martinez

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds collard greens
4 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher or fine sea salt

Steps:

  • Trim the thick stems and any wilted or yellow parts of the leaves form the collards. Cut the leaves crosswise into 1/2-inch strips. Wash them in plenty of cold water and drain them well. You will have about 12 cups of shredded leaves.
  • Heat the oil in a large deep pan over medium-high heat. Add the red pepper flakes and stir until fragrant. Add the greens and cook, tossing and stirring, until they are coated with oil and pepper and wilted but maintain their vibrant color, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl, season with salt and serve.

HOT AND SPICY GREENS



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Give this stir-fry version of collard greens a try. It departs from the traditional southern version, but it's definitely worth a taste test!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 to 2 teaspoons grated gingerroot
2 pounds collard greens or spinach, coarsely chopped
1 serrano chili, seeded and finely chopped

Steps:

  • Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Cook remaining ingredients in butter, stirring frequently, until onion and greens are tender; drain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 40 mg

CHERYL'S SPICY COLLARD GREENS



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My husband's favorite collard greens recipe! Leftovers freeze well for future use!

Provided by Cheryl Wildman Groves

Time 2h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 quart water, or as needed
3 each ham hocks
2 tablespoons salt
2 bunches collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Combine water, ham hocks, and salt in a large pot; bring to a boil. Boil for 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Remove ham hocks from the water and discard.
  • Add collard greens, sugar, and red pepper flakes to the water. Simmer over low heat until greens are tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 35.7 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 1791.2 mg, Sugar 25.5 g

SPICY BRAISED COLLARD GREENS



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Braised greens are about as Southern as it gets. In the summer I like to add a heap of diced garden tomatoes for another level of flavor, but it's just as good without. Feel free to use any mix of greens you can get your hands on - collard greens, turnip greens, mustard greens, and Swiss chard would all work well. Bonus points if you use the leftover sweet potato greens from the sweet potato casserole. That's what Southern cooking is all about!

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces smoked bacon, cut into thin strips (lardons)
1 cup diced onions
4 pounds collard greens, rinsed well but not dried
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
Hot pepper vinegar, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until just crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of the bacon drippings and lower the heat to medium. Add the onions and cook until tender and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • While the bacon and onions are cooking, prepare the greens. To remove the thick, woody stems that run down the center of the leaves, hold the base of the collard stem in one hand. Wrap your other hand around the bottom of the stem, directly under the leaf (like you are holding a baseball bat). In one firm motion, quickly slide your hand up the stem, removing the leaf in one swift movement. To chop the leaves, stack a few on top of each other and roll up like a cigar. Slice the roll into 1-inch pieces, rotate, and give another good chop. Continue until all the greens are chopped.
  • Increase the heat of the Dutch oven to medium-high. Add a few large handfuls of greens at a time - stirring constantly to allow each batch to wilt for a few moments - until you can fit all of the greens into the pot. Continue to saute the greens for 3 to 5 minutes, until bright green and wilted. Season with a very generous pinch of kosher salt and a few big grinds of freshly ground black pepper. Add the chicken stock, vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes to the greens and stir until combined. Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Add the cooked bacon to the greens and simmer an additional 15 minutes. Taste for seasoning (don't be afraid to be generous with the salt). Serve with hot pepper vinegar on the side.

SCOTT'S SPICY CREAMED COLLARD GREENS



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We tried to duplicate a spicy collard green recipe from one of our favorite restaurants in North Carolina. They no longer serve this as a side, but the chef did tell us the ingredients... without quantities! After some tinkering, we have come close to what we once ordered every visit. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Provided by Scott K

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Greens     Collard Greens

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 slices bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
½ medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon diced jalapeno pepper
2 (14.5 ounce) cans collard greens, drained
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon finely chopped garlic
¼ cup heavy cream
2 ½ ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until almost browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add jalapeno; cook for 1 minute. Add collard greens, vinegar, and garlic; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, hot sauce, and nutmeg. Let simmer until thick, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 49.5 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1058 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

SPICY COLLARD GREENS WITH TOMATO, GARLIC, AND ONIONS



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Cooking collard greens in a smoky pork broth adds richness and depth. This recipe, a favorite of Alice Waters, comes from Atlanta chef Scott Peacock.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups Smoked Pork Stock
3 pounds collard greens, stems and ribs removed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 medium onions, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring pork stock to a boil over medium-high heat. Add greens and cook until tender, 15 to 40 minutes; drain, reserving stock.
  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until soft and translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and cook, breaking up with the back of a spoon, for 10 minutes. Add cooked greens and 2 cups of reserved stock; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; serve.

HOT AND SPICY COLLARD GREENS



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Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1-2 teaspoon grated ginger root
2 pounds collard greens, , coarsely chopped
1 serrano chile, seeded and finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat.2. Add remaining ingredients. Cook, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes or until onion and greens are tender drain.wing it!Can't find collard greens? Use fresh spinach or mustard greens instead.From "Betty Crocker's Dinner Made Easy With Rotisserie Chicken." Text Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

SPICY MUSTARD GREENS WITH CUMIN



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Categories     Leafy Green     Vegetable     Side     Sauté     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Spice     Fall     Winter     Vegan     Mustard Greens     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 large bunches mustard greens (about 26 ounces total), coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until soft, about 7 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin seeds, and crushed red pepper; sauté 3 minutes. Add mustard greens to pot in batches (about 1/3 at a time) and stir until each batch begins to wilt before adding next, about 3 minutes per batch. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until greens are very tender, stirring frequently, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in vinegar. (Can be made 3 hours ahead.) Transfer to bowl and serve hot or at room temperature.

SPICY SOUTHERN COLLARD GREENS



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Make and share this Spicy Southern Collard Greens recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tornadoes three

Categories     Collard Greens

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch collard greens, washed and torn into 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup white distilled vinegar
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 ham hock
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • place all ingredients in a big pot and cover with water.
  • simmer on low for at least one hour.
  • Drain and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.6, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 256.8, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 3.1

Tips:

  • For a smoky flavor, roast the collard greens over an open flame or in a hot oven before cooking them.
  • Add a variety of spices to your collard greens for a more complex flavor. Some good options include chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • If you like your collard greens spicy, add a chopped habanero or jalapeño pepper to the pot.
  • Serve your collard greens with a side of cornbread, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Hot and spicy collard greens are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed all year round. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give hot and spicy collard greens a try.

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