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16 Mouth-Watering Collard Greens Recipes That Will Blow Your Mind

Prepare for your mouth to water.
By Ni’Kesia Pannell · Updated October 27, 2020
01
Garlicky Skillet Greens with Ham

This recipe comes from Atlanta chef and restaurant owner, Linton Hopkins and it’s the traditional ideal side dish with a bit of a twist. Including garlic confit – a silky, spreadable condiment – the sweet and fulfilling spread gives your greens an improvement to die for.

16 Mouth-Watering Collard Greens Recipes That Will Blow Your Mind
02
Collard Greens Soup with Beans and Chicken Sausage

Everyone loves a good soup and what better way to make the best use of your leftover greens then to put them in one? Mixing in some croutons, white beans and chicken sausage, this weekend wind down meal will calm even the busiest person out there.

16 Mouth-Watering Collard Greens Recipes That Will Blow Your Mind
03
Vegetarian “Southern-Style” Collard Greens

It’s southern style and vegetarian? Sign us up! This recipe, courtesy of Food Network’s Sunny Anderson, is a healthy alternative to the traditional recipe while maintaining all the flavory-savory goodness. 

16 Mouth-Watering Collard Greens Recipes That Will Blow Your Mind
04
Collard Greens with Lentils, Tomatoes, and Indian Spices

Good for the nights when you’re looking for something warm and spicy, this line-up of spices and veggies is sure to knock the cold right out of you.

16 Mouth-Watering Collard Greens Recipes That Will Blow Your Mind
05
Biscuits with Pancetta, Collard Greens, Marbleized Eggs, and Espresso Aïoli

Who would have thought putting collard greens on a biscuit would be a thing?! We certainly didn’t, but now we have Alvin Cailan of Los Angeles’ Eggslut’s recipe, we’re starting to wonder why we never tried to make it happen ourselves.

16 Mouth-Watering Collard Greens Recipes That Will Blow Your Mind
06
Sautéed Collard Greens

Reserved for the lover of greens with a little more “bite” to them, these satisfying sautéed collard greens serve as a modern day healthy twist on the traditional tender version of the green leaf.

16 Mouth-Watering Collard Greens Recipes That Will Blow Your Mind
07
Collard Greens with Red Onions and Bacon

A top-rated recipe on epicurious.com, these collard greens with red onions and bacon have a mix of sugar, spice, and everything nice to bring excitement to your dinner table. 

16 Mouth-Watering Collard Greens Recipes That Will Blow Your Mind
08
Collard Green Salad with Strawberries & Tahini Dressing

Healthy and tasty, these greens with fruit is the prefect mid-day meal to get you feeling refreshed!

16 Mouth-Watering Collard Greens Recipes That Will Blow Your Mind
09
Southern as You Can Get Collard Greens

Collard greens ARE the south, so with a name like “Southern as You Can Get,” you really can’t go wrong with this delicious version of our favorite greens.

16 Mouth-Watering Collard Greens Recipes That Will Blow Your Mind
10
Stuffed Collard Greens

Who said collard greens had to be bland? Dress them up in something red with this tasty recipe for stuffed collard greens including white beans, red-pepper flakes, and tomato sauce!

16 Mouth-Watering Collard Greens Recipes That Will Blow Your Mind
11
Raw Collard Greens Salad

At first thought, having raw collards may not be appealing, but this recipe is one you don’t want to miss out on. Adding in some dried tomatoes and oils to make greens more palatable, this recipe gives you a leafy substitution for your regular salad base.

16 Mouth-Watering Collard Greens Recipes That Will Blow Your Mind
12
Drunken Collard Greens

If the healthier options are not what your taste buds are craving this week, making these drunk collard greens is sure to be your call to action. Simmered in smoked pork (yes, that means bacon for your over-indulgers out there!) and beer, there’s no denying that these greens are the picture-perfect side dish for your upcoming barbeque.

16 Mouth-Watering Collard Greens Recipes That Will Blow Your Mind
13
Collard Green Wraps with Tofu and Thai Peanut Sauce

We all love a good sandwich, but It’s 2016, so that means it’s time to ditch the bread ladies! Help get that tummy tight and right with this fun way to use collard greens in your daily meal prep. Although this calls for tofu, we’re sure you can think of plenty of other tasty options to insert inside!

16 Mouth-Watering Collard Greens Recipes That Will Blow Your Mind
14
Collard-Wrapped Bean Burritos

Everyone loves a burrito, but not everyone loves the bread that comes with it. If you’re on the health tip nowadays, using collard greens for this delicious snack or meal is the right way to go.

16 Mouth-Watering Collard Greens Recipes That Will Blow Your Mind
15
Pasta with Collard Greens and Onions

If having just greens isn’t enough to fill you, try adding in some pasta – whatever shape you’d like – to create this fulfilling and deliciously tasting meal for a quick go-to dinner.

16 Mouth-Watering Collard Greens Recipes That Will Blow Your Mind
16
Chocolately Chunk Green Smoothie

Want a sweet and savory treat, but don’t want to ruin your appetite or diet? Try this green smoothie with dark chocolate (which is also good for you), to soothe your sweet tooth!

16 Mouth-Watering Collard Greens Recipes That Will Blow Your Mind