COLLARD GREENS 101 + RECIPE | how to cook collard greens

Learn how to cook Collard Greens. I'll also show you how to shop for, prepare and the best way to store your collard greens. Plus I'm making a super easy collard greens recipe that is perfect to serve along side baked salmon or chicken.
What are collard greens? Collard greens are a type of dark leafy green vegetable related to kale, turnips and cabbage. There are lots of ways to make collard greens including; black eyed peas and collards, artichoke dip, or sauteed with garlic and onions.
Collard greens are a nutritional power house and absolutely delicious and easy to make. I will link to some collard recipes below plus I am showing you to make collared greens with out meat in this simple video. Enjoy!
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COLLARD GREENS WITH RAISINS + ONIONS RECIPE
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 onions sliced into crescents (about 4 cups)
3 cloves garlic minced
3/4 lb collard greens 6 cups
2 tbsp raisins
INSTRUCTIONS
Remove stems from collards and finely chop them up.
Pile the leaves on top of one and other, roll into a fat cigar, and thinly slice into ribbons.
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large non-stick sauté pan. Add onions and sauté, stirring often, for about 15 minutes or until onions are golden brown. If onions begin to burn, turn the heat down.
Toss chopped stems and garlic into the pan and sauté for another 5 minutes or until stems have softened.
Stir in leafy greens along with 1/3 cup water into the pan. Season with some salt and pepper and cook for about 5 minutes or until the greens have wilted.
Toss in raisins and cook another 2-3 minutes to allow the raisins to warm up. Adjust seasonings and enjoy!
NOTES
Store cooked collard greens in a sealed container in the refrigerator once completely cooled. They will keep for up to about 3 to 4 days.
NUTRITION
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4270IU | Vitamin C: 35.2mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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[@dianepeters7485]

A tip for using collard leaves as sandwich wraps is to steam them for 1-2 minutes then plunge in cold water, then pat dry. They’re more pliable and less bitter.

[@qha6104]

I love how you cook them gently and lightly preserving the nutrition.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Back by popular demand is my 101 series! And I'm kicking things off with an updated version of Collard Greens. Can't wait to hear what you think, enjoy this one!! xo-Dani

[@lleytonrutz2091]

I like to ses judge deviled eggs from restraunts in your area At a park the 3 things to look for is taste prestation and dose it remind you of a deviled egg and dose it fit the my plate guidelines. There are lot of sheets on geogle can we see this happen?

[@MickMcRoy]

Absolutely thrilled to hear!

[@claudiapeek7937]

Had the good fortune of receiving fresh grown NC grown vegetables and blueberries today. Yes, In January! Came across your video tonight. Four years old? Wow! Thanks for all the info. I think you could be a sister I never had. I love dark green leafy vegetables. Honestly ALL vegetables. Been in NC 10 years and love collards. Using them in soup this week. Thank you! Very informative video🥰

[@s0uthernchic]

Bought some collards bc I knew they were a great healthy addition to a week’s menu but had no idea how I’d prepare them. I wanted to do something that didn’t involve the traditional southern way of adding less than healthy ingredients. This was a perfect video to inspire & get me ready to do something with them. Thanks for being a reliable resource in my cleaning eating/cooking journey!

[@user-oz3iz4gr7j]

White people can't cook collard greens. This woman is cooking them all wrong

[@CamayCannon]

I thought I was the only person who cooked my collards this way besides the usual(cooked slow with pork or turkey for hours). Love this recipe and I have tried the collard green wraps. Delicious!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

I love cooking them this way! So easy and still so vibrant!

[@HealthyGroceryGirl]

Collard greens are such an incredible veggie! Love seeing how cook with them!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Awe, thanks lady!! Hope you are well :)

[@rpan5441]

When I served this salad 🥗 to my guests, no one believes it to be so delicious. Thanks a ton.

[@sallywall4385]

My neighbor gave me greens so I am definitely trying this dish. Thanks, so much!

[@crystalkubala5293]

Very much enjoyed this recipe tonight! Thank you! My husband said no raisins but I ignored him since I’m the cook & I grew the collared greens from seed in my garden 🪴 😆. I recommend this recipe 100%. Thank you again! ☺️

[@gailmiller6333]

Finally, someone who also eats the stems instead of discarding them! All of the recipes look delicious, will definitely try the one with raisins. Collards are delicious, I was raised on them. Tfs.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

It's my pleasure Gail! So glad you enjoyed it.

[@francefy]

I’m so happy the 101 series is back!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

YAY!!! Me too :)

[@dianepeters7485]

Love the different ideas you show for using collard greens in the quick montage. And this recipe looks great. I’ve never actually found a way to cook collards that I like, but I’m going to try this one.

[@KellyHirano]

Just found your video today and cooked this for my family. It was a hit! Thanks so much for the detailed instructions and for the simple and delicious recipe!

[@twinfin8571]

I’m 75 years old. Born and raised in the US and have never tasted collard greens. Guess it’s time. You made it look delicious.

[@nyathomas4717]

Omg I love you girl. I’m African and we eat Collard Greens 🥬 so much. I never knew you could eat them raw! TFS ❤️ I’m trying your artichoke Dip soon!

[@sheilaperl4155]

I like to add thinly sliced collard greens to my soup, love the other recipes you gave!

[@reneeca5696]

Best hack ever for cutting the stem!! I will be using this with all my leafy greens that have one-thanks!!😘

[@jadeduong695]

Thanks a bunch Dani! Your collard greens with raisins looks so delicious 😋 I can’t wait to cook this. Thank you for being so amazing!

[@lakishaoneal8652]

Collard freezes well too once you've ve cleaned and cut them.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing Lakisha :)

[@viva2pk]

Lakisha ONeal Good thinking 👏 Thank you for the tip. ❤️😊

[@nonniusa164]

This is by far the best tutorial I've watched. New to cooking collard greens, I appreciate the details and tips you've shared. I thought the greens had to be cooked for hours, which was a deterrent. Now I will go your route and hope they turn out as delicious and tasty as yours are.

[@KarolinaVkuhinja]

Fantastic video, thrilled and inspired by everything you do. Watching your videos, I gathered the courage and opened my KZbin channel, and I enjoy every bit of cooking and video making. Thank you and continue to be an inspiration to everyone !!!! Thank you!!👏👍❣

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Thank you! So glad it was helpful. Good luck with your channel :)

[@elajohn9506]

I like your channel KarolinaV !

[@allyockenden-kemp8527]

This is really helpful. We have taken over a mature veg garden and there are a number of collard plants. I had never heard of collard until an American friend said how popular they were. I tried cooking some tonight and they were over done and crispy, I threw some salt on and it was like crispy sea weed texture, still tastes good so I wasn't mad 😊

[@sachaabreu4704]

Want to thank you so much for making these delicious nutritious videos my mouth is watering! It's only been about 2 years since I've been eating healthy or healthier and my body has been craving more and more healthy veggies. Thank you!!!

[@deah5264]

Thank you so much for the short tutorial. I am looking for a way to get some more vitamins into my diet and collard greens are at the top of the list. I have never tried them before so this will be a first. I will try your recipes and come back to your channel again for more info! Have a great day and stay healthy. ;)

[@berthawyatt7526]

Thank you so much! I will definitely will give it a try. Never cooked collard greens before because I thought it was hard to cook.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

It’s my pleasure! Enjoy 😊

[@ilovenoodles7483]

I'm from the desert southwest region so the only times I had collard greens was when I went deep into the country in the Midwest in ILL. and my cousin threw some on my plate. Another time was when I went to my friend's party and his mom was from the south and made a big pot of it. Both times it was the most flavorful delicious green leaf that I've ever had.

[@jgtutors]

I plan to steal some for a salad I can eat while I’m prepping the rest of them. Thanks for all the healthy options!

[@mistersomeone4961]

Perfect recipe and sure I like the other ideas on what to do with this green. Thank you!

[@abbinca]

Soo excited to try with raisins!!! Thanks for advice!

[@nancyharris9909]

I grew up eating collard greens...love them! My mom and grandmothers would slow cook them with ham hocks or smoked turkey legs. I've never made them so thanks for this recipe! It's a great reminder to add collards to my grocery list.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

That sounds delicious, classic!! Thanks for sharing Nancy.

[@elainelilli9835]

Never been a fan of collards, but as a CSA member I get them and certainly won't waste them. I never liked the hours long recipes with ham hock etc. So yesterday, as usual, I searched the internet for recipes and came across this one with the raisins a real keeper! Quick and easy. Hoping to get it in my share again this week so I can make it for my daughter. . Thank you Have any special recipes for red kale?

[@TraditionsByTheSeasons]

Love your channel, you’re amazing! Love how you share the nutritional info too! Your videos are packed full of fabulous ideas, thank you! 👍

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Awe, thank you!!

[@chriskyle5016]

And in real life, this is amazing,... i've been watching your videos for over 10 years. KEEP DOIN IT BIG!!!

[@beingbarb6380]

YES! I'm finally going to try cooking collards! I don't know why collards always intimidated me? Simple, Delicious and good for you, I'm all in! Thank you!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Nothing to be intimidated by Barbara!! Can't wait to hear what you think. ENJOY!

[@tommyhuang1787]

I mistaken my swiss chards as collard greens and used them for the sauteed recipe, but it still came out so delicious!

[@heatherchinoski3873]

Excellent content! I just picked up collards yesterday to use as wraps but now I'm excited to try them with eggs!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Awesome!! Enjoy them Heather, and thanks for watching.

[@jerseyshorebarb]

I make a white bean, ground chicken, collard green chili. Everyone loves it!

[@lisahanneman3977]

I love the cooking 101 videos! Thanks.

[@rhumba969]

This has been most useful, especially how you prep them and all the delicious recipes. I like your explanations. Thanks a lot. I have a name for this vege now! ☺️I'm looking forward to getting them to try!

[@gracefire7]

I have two collard green plants in my garden, and we've harvested enough for two huge pots of collards, plus gave some away, and they're still producing. I was looking for some way to store them, so clicked on your video, and found so much fascinating information here, I instantly subscribed! I love how you cut them in ribbons, and some of your recipes look so yummy, I look forward to trying them! Thank you for a terrific video!!

[@craigjeffries]

Thank you for this! I have always been intimidated by collard greens, so I never have bought them. Now that I know what I can use them for, I will give them a try!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Yeah!! Mission accomplished... no ore being afraid of collard greens ;) ENJOY them!!

[@jadeduong695]

Thank you so much Dani for all your healthy recipes! You are the Best! 👍 I always enjoy watching your channel with full of healthy recipes ideas.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Thank you Jade!!

[@thankyou6555]

This recipe is outstanding!! I cooked some black-eyed peas with a large jalapeño cut four ways with some parsley and then strained off the pepper and parsley and served with the collards! I might try adding the raisins next week. I was so surprised how much the flavor transformed after cooking. I tried some raw and that was a really strong flavor, but after cooking, wowzers. Yummmmm!!! Thank you for this delicious addition.

[@loveholicge89]

What a healthy and simple to make . I will definitely try it for dinner. Thank you always for wonderful recipes.💕

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

It's my pleasure. thank you for watching + enjoy!

[@Surv1ve_Thrive]

I also just chop them and add them to soups, pasta, Asian dishes etc. Also chop out the stem and use as a wrap for good fillings like Peking duck, Mexican etc etc. Of course, like kale it can be seasoned and microwaved and that dries it out to be like Chinese restaurant 'seaweed' also. (Its not real seaweed usually that you buy!) Many uses. Best wishes from England.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Great tips, Nick!! Thanks for sharing.

[@marilynbentley9707]

Thanks for all of this. Greens are great!

[@Jeanlofy]

We added some of your crispy baked tofu bites and some sprouted pumpkin seeds and it was a great meal! Thanks.

[@omaerin3529]

They all look delicious, I'm going to try them all.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Thank you + enjoy!!

[@JC-ql3ld]

I am so OBSESSED with your channel! Came across it the other day for the first time. Can't wait until I try your recipes!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Welcome + thank you!! So glad to have you here. ENJOY!

[@floodfamily2012]

I recently used a head of chopped collards in French onion soup and it was SO GOOD!!!!!! Perfect way to get some greens in and they take on the flavors of the soup. I'm sure they'd also work in a mushroom stroganoff. I treat them like spinach.

[@maxinef6654]

I just had tuna salad on a collard green leaf today. Delicious 😋

[@Lesleyinnh]

Thank you for another easy and healthy recipe. I have never tried collard greens but I'm certainly going to now! :)

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

It's my pleasure. Enjoy Lesley.

[@aprilchristinafarmer4026]

My new favorite way to eat collards!! Used chopped dates instead of raisins. Delicious! Can’t wait to share this with friends.

[@Mr.XYZ6775]

For my birthday I got big food box. In the box was an assortment of healthy foods one of which was collard greens. Your video and helped me in preparing my greens, thanks.

[@hbuju2015]

these look great. thanks. in my country we use collards to make dolmas

[@rpan5441]

You are such a great motivator. Thanks for your share.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Thank you! It's my pleasure. Thank you for watching.

[@andywandner2595]

I can’t wait to try these recipes

[@joannjacquin4983]

Can’t wait to try these!

[@vidili68]

Primera vez que cocino seguí sus instrucciones y quedo delicioso le añadí carne molida

[@AnnaPinguin]

Thanks for this I used once in a smoothie and had abdominal cramps , i thought was the way i washed , but is because is a cruciferous, they tend to give me a little of abdominal pains , so I always cooked them a little bit .Now I know that with this recipe is easier to enjoy

[@vickymartinez9684]

Es la primera vez que la como y me encanto😊gracias

[@rcdoodles6214]

Excellent presentation. I’ve used the onions, garlic and raisin combo when making Swiss chard, with the same delicious result. I live in MInnesota and have honestly never seen collards in a food store although I love eating them when I visit southern states. I will look for them locally. They are a nutritional powerhouse besides tasting great. Thank you!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

It's my pleasure, so glad you enjoyed this video :) . I hope you can find them + give them a try.

[@Mr.XYZ6775]

For my birthday I got big food box. My face was twisted in nervous anticipation of what to find in this big box. In the box was an assortment of healthy foods one of which was collard greens. Your video helped me in preparing my greens, thanks.

[@larrydav1d]

I used to watch this channel when it was under 100k, I’ve been subscribed but never got a video on my homepage. I decide to look you up just now and you’re over a million subs, wow!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Wow!! That's amazing. So glad to reconnect!!

[@sandygebhard4314]

Thank you for the recipe ! I cannot wait to try it :)

[@yvetterivera2531]

Wow Thank You ! Im severlt anemic and God Knows All these other ailments. I wanted to try more vegan recipes and this Definetly is A Great One

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

You are so welcome! Enjoy the video + the recipe.

[@ariannaszone6695]

Thanks for this great recipe

[@akiiparks]

This was a great recipe.

[@lanceh.5671]

Now that is the reason i like your recipes! Delicious, easy, and healthy. I like to add some organic smoked sausage or bacon to mine as well. I personally have to leave out the raisins for blood glucose purposes. I also substitute red cooking wine for water sometimes.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Yum!! Your recipes sounds delicious! Will have to give them a try. Thanks for sharing Lance.

[@JnWmMatt]

Fantastic lesson. Sooo much better looking than my grandma's very overcooked collards. Thank you.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

LOL! I tend to like them with a bit of life left in them.

[@YT4Me57]

Collards are more traditionally desired in the autumn and winter here in the northeast. They are especially good once the frost has hit them; so everyone rushes to pick them up the week after the temperatures drop! I read that the slivered cuts and steam cooking is more popular in South America, and I tried it several years ago. It helps to quicken the cooking process, but doesn't leave that delicious "pot likker" I love. Never tried raisins. I guess it's similar to putting cranberries in kale salad (which I love).

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Yes, the cranberry / raisin analogy is right on! It makes for a really unexpected, delicious flavor combo!

[@Cintiamtt]

Mango and orange are a perfect match for collard greens on salads or smoothies!

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Thanks Dani we like kale and spinach so now we have another option. Will have to try the collard greens one with the raisins.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

I think you will really like this Cathy! Especially if you enjoy other dark leafy greens like kale and spinach.

[@jodiegreene6793]

You had me til "raisins"😄 but it looks delish still😉🙏 thank you

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Oh, but they are so good in there!! IF you don't like them, just skip them.... still super yum!

[@hourglas39]

😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆 Me too. But different strokes for different folks.

[@lovecats6856]

Try dates

[@marydito1261]

Will try ALL!

[@tbaer4894]

Thank you for this video. You are helping me eat healthy.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

It's my pleasure, so glad you enjoyed the video.

[@cavenavasagam6461]

My grandmother cooked moringa leaves with fresh shredded coconut to keep the leaves from sticking together. I might try it with Collard greens

[@jacquelinerobinson4447]

Thank you I love all of your recipes esp the collards

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Thank you Jacqueline! Enjoy.

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[@EJGentleman]

Looks great. Suggestion - try dried cranberries instead of raisins.

[@fainarozumov8992]

Thanks! Always looking forward for your videos.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Thank you Faina! I super appreciate your support :)

[@starpop409]

omg girl this video was EVERYTHING!!

[@justoldog]

Good info. Thanx!

[@milicamarshastefanovich3312]

Dani.. never had collard greens before but I’m definitely going to give it a go.. watched your kale 🥬 video and for dinner tonight I added some in my lentil soup, had some leftover sweet potato from your pulled pork recipe and tossed that in as well! Dang was that fantastic! The kale was a perfect addition and listening to you, I added some nutmeg just to amp up the flavor. Dani for the win once again!! Thank you for everything, Marsha

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

It's my pleasure Milica! I'm so happy that you've been trying so many recipe.

[@jeansamuels4516]

I never know what to do with collard greens, so I never buy them. Will try this, because I love raisens in certain recipes. Love all the ideas on this vegetable. Thanks for sharing 💕

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

So glad you plan to give them a try!! Can't wait to hear what you think. ENJOY!!

[@onlytany1586]

love your 101 videos!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Thank you! I'm so glad t bring them back.

[@fredfloyd34]

Excellet tutorial and very tasty recipe...This lady knows her buisness.ty...

[@kmmeiss]

Yessss to the return of 101! Can you do some on nontraditional winter veggies like parsnips, rhutabaga, chard, turnips, beets. I am trying to eat more seasonally but I have no idea how to use these!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

I would love to!

[@Niki-81811]

You're THE BEST ..... I'm cooking a pot roast today so lm gonna make this as a side & my green salad 👍 Simply ♥️ you & your chanel

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Awesome!! Enjoy it Niki + thank you for all the kind works. :)

[@Niki-81811]

@@CleanandDeliciousDani Hey Dani,So ii made it & it was delicious 😋even my boys loved it. Thanks for the recipe. I don't know why I never tried collard greens. It's so good

[@cynthiadeslauriers2978]

I’ve never had collard greens so, I think I will try the sautéed recipe first. I really enjoy watching your videos and have tried a couple of the recipes. Also, HAPPY NEW YEAR

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Happy New Year to you as well!! Enjoy the recipe.

[@kathystearns9012]

I grew them in my garden (it's winter now though) and they're easy to grow.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

That's so cool! you must have lots of great ways to use them!

[@josephdelarosa7032]

Wonderful ❤

[@DiningWithTara]

Love it Dani!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Thank you!

[@sherrihowe5631]

Yum I love collard greens

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

ME too!! So good.

[@naturebound1064]

Hi Dani, would love it if you could do a video on a “healthy” take on cabbage steaks (without the full stick of butter!). Love your channel!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

I have! You can watch here - > kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHrRqYV-mdycY7c

[@juliezoutendam5338]

I LOVE your Ingredient 101 series! So glad that you've brought it back! With Valentine's Day around the corner, I would love to see an ingredient 101 on cacao powder - is it really any different/healthier than unsweetened cocoa powder? Thanks for all you do - I love your channel!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

I talk about the difference a bit in this video - > kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmrYaoJ9ec6Depo (starts at the minute mark in the video).

[@zippygundoo5852]

Dark, leafy greens are one of my favourite things. Unfortunately in Australia collard greens aren’t really a thing; thank goodness for kale & silverbeet. Thanks for the video & the delicious recipe & best wishes from Sydney, Dani.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

I love them too!! My body craves them :) . thanks for watching all the the way from Sydney, so cool!

[@andreeab7176]

We have a traditional borscht with collard greens, it

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

That sounds so good!!

[@ter8330]

I use the Collar Green Wraps (mostly in Summer from the FM) for my Tuna and Avocado Roll.. um, yes.. bomb!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Ok, that sounds insanely delicious.

[@ter8330]

@@CleanandDeliciousDani Ok, don't hate on me! Lol! It is delish! I started making that about 7 years ago and took it to some BBQs.. where everyone, including those who HATE greens, asked me for the recipe...!!

[@shaqdaelianma8596]

J love colard j never know that they make salad with it thks 4 e recipe my dear love u...

[@rabiasaha0723]

wow thank you so much for all videos 😋

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

It's my pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@rabiasaha0723]

you are welcome chef