collard greens

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Baby Kato
Beautiful Shore Country, NB

Not only do collard greens taste great... they are healthy too. I hope you will enjoy this flavorful dish, hopefully it will make a collard lover out of you.

(1 rating)
yield 3 - 4
prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For collard greens

  • 1 1/2 pound collard greens, rinsed, trimmed (ribs removed) and chopped
  • 3 - 4 tbsp spiced butter (or oil)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped, (red, white or yellow)
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tbsp spiced butter (or oil)
  • 1 fresh,(yellow or red) hot pepper, finely chopped, (remove seeds unless you like it hot)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice,
  • 1 tsp salt, sea, fine
  • 1 tsp hot paprika
  • 1/2 tsp coriander, ground
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom, ground
  • 1/2 tsp allspice, ground

How To Make collard greens

  • 1
    In a large pot add 2 cups of water and the collard greens and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low, cover the pot and simmer for about 15 minutes. Drain the greens, reserving the cooking water and set aside until needed.
  • 2
    Set a large pan over medium high heat and added the butter or oil. Add the onions and cook for 7 - 10 minutes, then stir in the garlic and ginger.
  • 3
    Now you are going to add the drained greens, 1 tbsp butter or oil and the reserved cooking water into the pan and simmer, uncovered on medium high heat 15 minutes.
  • 4
    Add the green pepper, lemon juice, salt, and spices and cook for 5 more minutes.
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