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Photo: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst
Nutrient-packed collard greensare a delicious dark leafy green that can add a healthy and extremely flavorful set of staples to your repertoire. Whether you want it cooked into a cozy soup, added into a popular main or side or incorporated into a colorful salad, this collection of recipes has you covered with unforgettable and mouth-watering dishes. Recipes like our Mainland Lu’au and Smoky Collards & Shrimp with Cheesy Grits are rated with four and five stars for being whatEatingWellreaders have called, “absolutely delicious.”
01of 10Mac & Cheese with CollardsView RecipeDark leafy collards add bold flavor and boost the calcium in this healthy skillet mac and cheese recipe with a crispy topping. If you don’t have collards, kale, Swiss chard and spinach are delicious substitutes.
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Mac & Cheese with Collards
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Dark leafy collards add bold flavor and boost the calcium in this healthy skillet mac and cheese recipe with a crispy topping. If you don’t have collards, kale, Swiss chard and spinach are delicious substitutes.
02of 10Mainland Lu’auView RecipeRachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie ProbstThe Hawaiian word lu’au can mean three things: a gathering or celebration, the young leaves of the kalo (aka taro) plant, or a dish made with those leaves, coconut milk and sometimes chicken or squid. This recipe is a version of the latter from chef Kiki Aranita, made with collard greens, which are easier to find on the mainland. This lu’au recipe makes a generous amount, but you won’t regret it since it holds beautifully—you can even freeze it so you have a nutritious side dish at your fingertips.
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Mainland Lu’au
Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst
The Hawaiian word lu’au can mean three things: a gathering or celebration, the young leaves of the kalo (aka taro) plant, or a dish made with those leaves, coconut milk and sometimes chicken or squid. This recipe is a version of the latter from chef Kiki Aranita, made with collard greens, which are easier to find on the mainland. This lu’au recipe makes a generous amount, but you won’t regret it since it holds beautifully—you can even freeze it so you have a nutritious side dish at your fingertips.
03of 10Smoky Collards & Shrimp with Cheesy GritsView RecipeJacob FoxBe sure to slice the collards extra thin; it will help expedite the cooking process and produce the most tender greens.
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Smoky Collards & Shrimp with Cheesy Grits
Jacob Fox
Be sure to slice the collards extra thin; it will help expedite the cooking process and produce the most tender greens.
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Collards & Portobello Grilled Cheese
05of 10Gomen (Ethiopian-Style Collard Greens)View RecipeThese collards can be served as a vegan main dish or as a hearty side. If possible, serve with injera, the traditional crepe-like bread common in Ethiopia (see Associated Recipe).
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Gomen (Ethiopian-Style Collard Greens)
These collards can be served as a vegan main dish or as a hearty side. If possible, serve with injera, the traditional crepe-like bread common in Ethiopia (see Associated Recipe).
06of 10Lemony Lentil Soup with CollardsView RecipeYou don’t need broth for this lentil soup recipe–it’s rich thanks to the browned bits in the bottom of the pan that meld into the soup, packing it with flavor. Ground coriander, from the seed of the cilantro plant, has a floral, citrusy flavor that dovetails nicely with the lemon.
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Lemony Lentil Soup with Collards
You don’t need broth for this lentil soup recipe–it’s rich thanks to the browned bits in the bottom of the pan that meld into the soup, packing it with flavor. Ground coriander, from the seed of the cilantro plant, has a floral, citrusy flavor that dovetails nicely with the lemon.
07of 10Savory Oatmeal with Cheddar, Collards & EggsView RecipeHave you tried savory oats yet? It’s a nice change-up from the sweet way oatmeal is typically served, plus you get a full serving of vegetables. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.
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Savory Oatmeal with Cheddar, Collards & Eggs
Have you tried savory oats yet? It’s a nice change-up from the sweet way oatmeal is typically served, plus you get a full serving of vegetables. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.
08of 10Slow-Cooker JambalayaView RecipeThis hearty jambalaya is bursting with chicken, smoked turkey sausage, and shrimp. It takes just 25 minutes to prep in the morning and then your slow cooker will work its magic and deliver a tasty meal at the end of the day.
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Slow-Cooker Jambalaya
This hearty jambalaya is bursting with chicken, smoked turkey sausage, and shrimp. It takes just 25 minutes to prep in the morning and then your slow cooker will work its magic and deliver a tasty meal at the end of the day.
09of 10Collard GreensView RecipeCollard greens are meltingly tender when cooked for a long period of time. Smoked turkey in place of bacon adds the traditional smoky taste.
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Collard Greens
Collard greens are meltingly tender when cooked for a long period of time. Smoked turkey in place of bacon adds the traditional smoky taste.
10of 10Collard Green & Black-Eyed Pea SoupView RecipeAntioxidant-rich collard greens and fiber-packed black-eyed peas have a starring role in this nutritious soup. There’s no need for loads of ham or salt pork–just a small amount of bacon gives it a wonderful smoky flavor. You can skip the bacon and substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth for a great vegetarian dish.
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Collard Green & Black-Eyed Pea Soup
Antioxidant-rich collard greens and fiber-packed black-eyed peas have a starring role in this nutritious soup. There’s no need for loads of ham or salt pork–just a small amount of bacon gives it a wonderful smoky flavor. You can skip the bacon and substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth for a great vegetarian dish.
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