Best 7 Simple Awesome Collard Greens Recipes
Collard greens, a staple in Southern cuisine, are a nutritional powerhouse packed with an array of health benefits. Cooking collard greens may seem daunting, but with the right recipe, you can easily transform these leafy greens into an incredibly delicious and wholesome dish. Whether you prefer a traditional Southern-style preparation or a more modern twist, there are countless ways to cook collard greens that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
QUICK COLLARD GREENS
These collard greens are quickly cooked in olive oil and finished with a squeeze of lemon juice. You're going to love these healthy, vegetarian collards! Recipe yields 2 side servings. To make multiples, simply repeat the ingredients and instructions below (cook each batch separately for best results).
Provided by Cookie and Kate
Categories Side dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- To prepare the collards: Cut out the thick center rib out of each collard green. Stack the rib-less greens and roll them up into a cigar-like shape. Slice over the "cigar" as thinly as possible (⅛″ to ¼″) to make long strands. Shake up the greens and give them a few chops so the strands aren't so long.
- Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, then add the olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add all of the collard greens and the salt.
- Stir until all of the greens are lightly coated in oil, then let them cook for about 30 seconds before stirring again. Continue stirring in 30-second intervals until the greens are wilted, dark green, and some are starting to turn browns on the edges (this is delicious). This will take between 3 to 6 minutes.
- Once the collards are just about done, add the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to break up the garlic and cook until it's fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Immediately divide the cooked collards onto plates, and serve with a lemon wedge each.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 side serving, Calories 140 calories, Sugar 0.7 g, Sodium 304.6 mg, Fat 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
EASY COLLARD GREENS
Easy southern collards the whole family will enjoy. Seasoning measurements are approximated; adjust to preferred taste.
Provided by tammyhart
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 2h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine collard greens, bacon, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, and cayenne pepper in a stock pot. Pour enough water over the greens mixture to cover completely. Bring the water to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer until the greens are tender, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 9.7 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1006 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
COLLARD GREENS
Steps:
- In a high-sided skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until brown, about 5 minutes. In the same pan add the onions and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Strip the leaves from the tough stems of the collard greens. Stack the leaves, roll them up and cut them into thin strips.
- To the skillet with the bacon and onions, add the garlic and red pepper flakes, brown sugar, cider vinegar, salt and pepper, to taste. Add the greens, stir and cover the skillet. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring halfway though. Collards are done when tender and no longer bitter. Remove from heat to a serving bowl. Serve the greens with the Light and Crispy Fried Chicken, if desired.
SWEET AND TANGY SAUTEED COLLARD GREENS
Honey and balsamic vinegar add the sweet and tangy aspects of this delicious and nutritious vegetarian side dish or salad!!
Provided by Lauren C.
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in collard greens, in batches if necessary, until they wilt slightly and all fit in the skillet. Pour in water and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and tender, 5 to 7 minutes, regulating heat to prevent burning. Drain.
- Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, honey, ginger and butter together in a serving bowl for dressing. Add greens to bowl and toss with dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 19.1 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 70.6 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
SIMPLE AWESOME COLLARD GREENS
I make these all of the time. They're super simple and taste great! Please let me know what you think!
Provided by Haribol
Categories Collard Greens
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash and cut all of the collard greens into bite size pieces (about 2" x 2").
- Heat some coconut oil in a tall pot until it's hot but NOT smoking hot.
- Add the collard greens and stir. CAUTION: the collard greens will splatter in the oil when they are first put in, so be careful.
- Stir and continue to cook until the greens wilt down.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook until done and at the very end add a splash of balsamic vinegar. Be sure and stir as the balsamic vinegar can burn. You don't need much of the vinegar.
- Note: This is a good base recipe to experiment with. The greens are also good when cooked with ginger and tamari, or you can add a mix of balsamic vinegar, orange juice, and hot pepper at the end. I have done all of these and they all taste great. I think the coconut oil really does a lot for the greens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.3, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 11.9, Sodium 45.6, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 8, Sugar 1.1, Protein 6
AWESOME COLLARD GREENS
This is a vegetarian recipe I've come up with, simply because I usually don't have the salt pork or hamhock traditionally included on hand. It's still got plenty of flavor!
Provided by HollyLQuinn
Categories Collard Greens
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash greens in a colander.
- Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Throw all ingredients into a large pot and cover.
- Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, the reduce heat and simmer.
- Greens are done when they have shrunk down and are cooked through, usually about a half hour, but you can let it simmer much longer.
- Serve with its liquid.
SLOW-COOKER COLLARD GREENS
Steps:
- Wash greens well, remove ribs and stems from collards (discard them). Tear or cut the greens into smaller pieces.
- Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir them up.
- Cook on low 8-10 hours or until tender, or on high for 4-6.
- If you used a cut up turkey leg, your greens are ready now.
- If you used a ham hock, remove it and shred the meat, and add it back to the greens and stir.
- Serve with broth from the slow cooker.
Tips:
- Collard greens are a hearty green that can be cooked in many different ways. They are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C, and calcium.
- To prepare collard greens, remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into bite-size pieces. You can cook them in a pot of boiling water, in a slow cooker, or in a pressure cooker.
- Collard greens can be cooked with a variety of other ingredients, such as bacon, ham, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and spices. You can also add a bit of vinegar or lemon juice to brighten the flavor.
- Collard greens are a delicious and nutritious side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are especially popular in the Southern United States.
Conclusion:
Collard greens are a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be cooked in many different ways. They are a good source of vitamins and minerals, and they can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a main course. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, there is a collard greens recipe out there that you will love.
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