Collard greens are a delicious and versatile vegetable in the brassica family, known for their hearty texture and slightly bitter flavor. When cooked properly, collard greens can be transformed into a sweet and tangy side dish that complements various main courses. This article explores various methods and recipes for cooking collard greens, providing detailed instructions and tips to achieve a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy flavor. From traditional Southern styles to innovative fusion dishes, we'll guide you through the process of creating a delectable collard greens dish that will surely impress your friends and family. So get ready to indulge in the goodness of this nutritious and flavorful vegetable, as we embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for sweet and tangy collard greens.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
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
SWEET AND TANGY COLLARD GREENS
On New Year's Day, Julia Sullivan, chef at Henrietta Red in Nashville, TN, makes black-eyed peas and these collard greens. "It's something my mom has always done, and I think my grandparents, too. It's a superstitious thing. The black-eyed peas bring good luck, and the greens symbolize money." Finishing these collard greens with vinegar means they tend to be on the acidic side. If you like yours sweeter, add less vinegar and up the sugar.
Provided by Julia Sullivan
Categories Bon Appétit New Year's Day Tennessee Leafy Green Collard Greens Bacon Garlic Vinegar Side Braise
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium. Add bacon, if using, and cook, stirring occasionally, until some of the fat begins to collect in the pot and bacon starts to look shiny, about 5 minutes. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and softened, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Working in batches, add collard greens to pot, letting greens wilt slightly after each handful before adding more. Add broth, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring often, until greens wilt and lose about half of their original volume, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover pot, and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender and liquid is almost completely evaporated, 25-30 minutes. Stir in vinegar and sugar and cook another minute to allow sugar to dissolve; season with salt and pepper.
TANGY QUICK COLLARDS
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove the large center stems from the collard greens. Stack the leaves on top of each other and roll them as tightly as possible. Use a sharp chef's knife to slice the leaves as thinly as possible.
- Use a vegetable peeler to remove three 1-by-2-inch strips of peel from the lime. Finely chop the peel.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, wide pot over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, mustard, jalapeno and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until very fragrant and the garlic is pale golden, about 3 minutes. Add the vinegar and simmer until almost completely reduced. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the collard greens. Cook, tossing with tongs, until just slightly wilted, about 3 minutes. Serve warm.
SPICY SWEET COLLARDS
Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add the oil to a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic and the red pepper flakes. Cook until slightly caramelized for about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the greens and toss well to wilt. Add the sugar and broth and toss together. Turn the heat down and cover. Cook until liquid is evaporated and greens become glazed, tossing occasionally, about 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve.
SWEET AND SOUR GREENS
Even children will eat these greens! Every time I cook them, someone wants the recipe. Use fresh collard, kale, or mustard greens.
Provided by Angela
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes, stirring often. Transfer bacon pieces into a bowl with a slotted spoon, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- Stir water, vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper into the bacon drippings until the sugar has dissolved; bring the mixture to a boil. Place collards into the boiling mixture, and stir to mix well. Cover the Dutch oven, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the greens are tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Drizzle in a little more water or vinegar if greens become too dry.
- Spoon greens into a serving dish, and sprinkle with the cooked bacon pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 240.1 mg, Sugar 13.1 g
TANGY 'N' SPICY VEGETARIAN COLLARD GREENS
These greens definitely have a kick. They're a perfect mixture of spice, veggies, herbs, and smoke, without the meat. They've got an edgy spice to them that authentic Caribbean and Mexican-cuisine lovers will enjoy. Even better, they're good for you - without the meat, without the fat, and without all the salt. For this recipe, use a regular eating spoon as your "teaspoon," and make all of your tablespoons slightly heaping (and slightly overflowing, for your tablespooned liquids). Enjoy!
Provided by KezCaL
Categories Collard Greens
Time 1h40m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Clean 3 bunches of collard greens thoroughly by sprinkling with salt, washing and rinsing. Cut greens as desired, then set aside.
- In a large pot, heat 7 cups of water and brown sugar to boiling.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sautee garlic, onion, and both peppers until tender. Add contents of skillet to the water and reduce heat to medium.
- As water continues to boil gently, add liquid smoke, vinegars, bay leaves, thyme, celery salt, black pepper, cheesecloth-bagged coriander, onion powder, red pepper, and Worcestershire sauce to pot.
- Add all greens to pot, stirring gently to submerge greens into broth.
- Cook on medium heat for 45 minutes.
- Then reduce heat to low and simmer for another 20 minutes.
- Taste the "pot liquor" and add the extra cup of water if desired to reduce the "kick", making your greens more mild and less spicy.
- Serve with sweet cornbread.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.6, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 97.7, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 15, Sugar 11, Protein 11
Tips:
- When choosing collard greens, look for leaves that are dark green and free of blemishes. Avoid leaves that are wilted or yellowed.
- Before cooking, remove the tough stems from the collard greens. To do this, hold the leaf in one hand and use the other hand to pull the stem away from the leaf.
- Collard greens can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, braising, and sautéing. The cooking time will vary depending on the method used.
- Collard greens are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin K, vitamin C, and calcium. They are also a good source of fiber.
- Collard greens can be served as a side dish or used in a variety of dishes, such as soups, stews, and casseroles.
Conclusion:
Collard greens are a delicious and nutritious vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Collard greens are also a versatile vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you are looking for a healthy side dish or a hearty main course, collard greens are a great option.
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