Collard Greens

[Calliegirl]

There was a bag of chopped collard greens on clearance, so of course I had to get them.

I found a really, really easy recipe to try. Just boil/blanch the leaves, drain, then saute with olive oil and garlic.

Other recipes are welcome, it's a big bag.

 

[shyvas]

You can add them to a bean stew, a smoothie or make collard quiche.

 

[Amy SF]

I've never eaten collard greens. Are they bitter, like kale? Can they be eaten raw, or are they better cooked?

 

[ledboots]

Like this, southern style (butter in recipe can be ignored or substituted)
Vegetarian "Southern-style" Collard Greens Recipe : Sunny Anderson : Food Network


ETA, yummy served with this type of thing Cajun Corn and Kidney Bean Salad | One Green Planet

I saw this, nothing to do with collard greens, but seems "healthy southern" to me. I have omni family in Georgia and love finding stuff to make that they will happily eat. Chia Caramel Pecan Vegan Pie | One Green Planet

 

[shyvas]

Like this, southern style (butter in recipe can be ignored or substituted)
Vegetarian "Southern-style" Collard Greens Recipe : Sunny Anderson : Food Network


ETA, yummy served with this type of thing Cajun Corn and Kidney Bean Salad | One Green Planet

I saw this, nothing to do with collard greens, but seems "healthy southern" to me. I have omni family in Georgia and love finding stuff to make that they will happily eat. Chia Caramel Pecan Vegan Pie | One Green Planet

That looks beautiful. A work of art, indeed.

 

[flyingsnail]

I've never eaten collard greens. Are they bitter, like kale? Can they be eaten raw, or are they better cooked?

They are more bitter than kale and they are tougher than kale so aren't that pleasant to eat raw.

The worst thing you can do with collards, I think, is to not cook them enough...they can take a good 20~30 minutes to cook. When I make them I just boil, drain and add some salt and pepper. Sauteing them with olive oil and garlic after draining works well. Collards go well with a variety of Indian species/curries too. For whatever reason, I find that the bagged collards at the grocery store aren't nearly as good as buying fresh collards.

 

[Calliegirl]

They are more bitter than kale and they are tougher than kale so aren't that pleasant to eat raw.

The worst thing you can do with collards, I think, is to not cook them enough...they can take a good 20~30 minutes to cook. When I make them I just boil, drain and add some salt and pepper. Sauteing them with olive oil and garlic after draining works well. Collards go well with a variety of Indian species/curries too. For whatever reason, I find that the bagged collards at the grocery store aren't nearly as good as buying fresh collards.

I was wondering about eating it raw too, but I think I'll stick to cooking it.

 

[flyingsnail]

I was wondering about eating it raw too, but I think I'll stick to cooking it.

Before you cook them try a few pieces raw....I'm sure you'll be glad you're cooking the rest!

Plus, one of the benefits of eating leafy greens like collards is the high calcium content and the calcium in collards is better absorbed when cooked. In fact, its absorbed better than the calcium in milk.

But if you don't like the bagged ones, I would give the fresh ones a try because I really do think they taste better.

 

[Poppy]

• Yes, definitely cook collards until they are tender. I like mine cooked with onions and dressed with olive oil, garlic and red wine vinegar.