A Collection of Collard Green Recipes

Collard greens are making a big comeback across North Carolina. From local grocery stores to farmers markets and roadside stands, collard greens are available in many varieties. Throughout winter, the Southern greens make a healthy and tasty addition to soups, stews and many other dishes. Discover a few nutritious and delicious ways to use collard greens this winter with these seasonal recipes.

Collards

This simple recipe flavors up fresh collard greens by slow-boiling them in a mixture of sugar, ham hocks and crushed red pepper.

Creamy White Bean and Collard Soup

Fresh collard greens are the star of our Creamy White Bean and Collard Soup. Combined with Great Northern beans, fresh garlic, basil and a touch of cream, this cozy dish will warm up any cool day.

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Collard Green Salad Rolls

Collard Green Salad Rolls are easy to hold and delicious to eat. Packed with garden-fresh veggies and wrapped in collard greens instead of a flour tortilla, they make an excellent option for a healthy lunch or snack.

Biscuit Sandwiches with Collards, Bacon and Poached Eggs

Skip the fast-food breakfast sandwiches and whip up a batch of homemade Biscuit Sandwiches with Collards, Bacon and Poached Eggs. Short on time? You can simplify this recipe for busy weekdays by cooking the bacon and collards ahead of time and swapping the homemade biscuit for your favorite ready-to-bake variety.

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Warm Wilted Winter Greens with Honey-Balsamic Dressing

Pile the greens high on a platter to create a flavorful Warm Wilted Winter Greens with Honey-Balsamic Dressing. Top with toasted walnuts, dried cranberries and shaved Parmesan. According to some studies, eating walnuts may help reduce the risk of heart disease.

Braised Sea Scallops with Greens

Fresh scallops pair perfectly with greens.

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Warm Caesar Greens with Parmesan Breadcrumbs

Tasty Parmesan breadcrumbs enhance hearty, healthy greens.