Best 7 Hot And Spicy Collard Greens Recipes

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**Hot and Spicy Collard Greens: A Soulful Southern Dish with a Kick**

In the realm of Southern cuisine, collard greens reign supreme as a quintessential soul food dish. These hearty leafy greens, often cooked with smoked meats and infused with a medley of spices, hold a special place in the culinary traditions of the American South. In this article, we bring you a collection of hot and spicy collard greens recipes that tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. From classic Southern recipes to unique variations with a modern twist, these recipes showcase the versatility and bold flavors of collard greens. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the rich heritage of Southern cooking, one bite at a time.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK SPICY COLLARDS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1/4 cup olive oil
2 pounds frozen collard greens, thawed
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Seasoned salt (recommended: Lawry's)
Freshly ground black pepper
5 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • Add the onions, garlic and olive oil to a medium skillet and saute until the onions are translucent. Stir in the collard greens, along with the rest of the ingredients, except for the chopped tomatoes, which should be added few minutes before serving. Simmer the collard mixture for 15 minutes, then stir in the tomatoes. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
  • A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.

HOT AND SPICY GREENS



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Give this stir-fry version of collard greens a try. It departs from the traditional southern version, but it's definitely worth a taste test!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 to 2 teaspoons grated gingerroot
2 pounds collard greens or spinach, coarsely chopped
1 serrano chili, seeded and finely chopped

Steps:

  • Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Cook remaining ingredients in butter, stirring frequently, until onion and greens are tender; drain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 40 mg

HOT AND SPICY COLLARD GREENS



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Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1-2 teaspoon grated ginger root
2 pounds collard greens, , coarsely chopped
1 serrano chile, seeded and finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat.2. Add remaining ingredients. Cook, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes or until onion and greens are tender drain.wing it!Can't find collard greens? Use fresh spinach or mustard greens instead.From "Betty Crocker's Dinner Made Easy With Rotisserie Chicken." Text Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

CHERYL'S SPICY COLLARD GREENS



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My husband's favorite collard greens recipe! Leftovers freeze well for future use!

Provided by Cheryl Wildman Groves

Time 2h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 quart water, or as needed
3 each ham hocks
2 tablespoons salt
2 bunches collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Combine water, ham hocks, and salt in a large pot; bring to a boil. Boil for 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Remove ham hocks from the water and discard.
  • Add collard greens, sugar, and red pepper flakes to the water. Simmer over low heat until greens are tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 35.7 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 1791.2 mg, Sugar 25.5 g

SPICY BRAISED COLLARD GREENS



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Braised greens are about as Southern as it gets. In the summer I like to add a heap of diced garden tomatoes for another level of flavor, but it's just as good without. Feel free to use any mix of greens you can get your hands on - collard greens, turnip greens, mustard greens, and Swiss chard would all work well. Bonus points if you use the leftover sweet potato greens from the sweet potato casserole. That's what Southern cooking is all about!

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces smoked bacon, cut into thin strips (lardons)
1 cup diced onions
4 pounds collard greens, rinsed well but not dried
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
Hot pepper vinegar, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until just crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of the bacon drippings and lower the heat to medium. Add the onions and cook until tender and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • While the bacon and onions are cooking, prepare the greens. To remove the thick, woody stems that run down the center of the leaves, hold the base of the collard stem in one hand. Wrap your other hand around the bottom of the stem, directly under the leaf (like you are holding a baseball bat). In one firm motion, quickly slide your hand up the stem, removing the leaf in one swift movement. To chop the leaves, stack a few on top of each other and roll up like a cigar. Slice the roll into 1-inch pieces, rotate, and give another good chop. Continue until all the greens are chopped.
  • Increase the heat of the Dutch oven to medium-high. Add a few large handfuls of greens at a time - stirring constantly to allow each batch to wilt for a few moments - until you can fit all of the greens into the pot. Continue to saute the greens for 3 to 5 minutes, until bright green and wilted. Season with a very generous pinch of kosher salt and a few big grinds of freshly ground black pepper. Add the chicken stock, vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes to the greens and stir until combined. Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Add the cooked bacon to the greens and simmer an additional 15 minutes. Taste for seasoning (don't be afraid to be generous with the salt). Serve with hot pepper vinegar on the side.

SPICY SOUTHERN COLLARD GREENS



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Make and share this Spicy Southern Collard Greens recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tornadoes three

Categories     Collard Greens

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch collard greens, washed and torn into 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup white distilled vinegar
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 ham hock
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • place all ingredients in a big pot and cover with water.
  • simmer on low for at least one hour.
  • Drain and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.6, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 256.8, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 3.1

SCOTT'S SPICY CREAMED COLLARD GREENS



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We tried to duplicate a spicy collard green recipe from one of our favorite restaurants in North Carolina. They no longer serve this as a side, but the chef did tell us the ingredients... without quantities! After some tinkering, we have come close to what we once ordered every visit. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Provided by Scott K

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Greens     Collard Greens

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 slices bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
½ medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon diced jalapeno pepper
2 (14.5 ounce) cans collard greens, drained
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon finely chopped garlic
¼ cup heavy cream
2 ½ ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until almost browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add jalapeno; cook for 1 minute. Add collard greens, vinegar, and garlic; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, hot sauce, and nutmeg. Let simmer until thick, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 49.5 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1058 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender collard greens: Look for leaves that are deep green and free of blemishes. Avoid wilted or yellowed leaves.
  • Wash the collard greens thoroughly: Soak them in a sink filled with cold water for 15 minutes, then rinse them well under running water.
  • Remove the tough stems from the collard greens: Cut the leaves away from the stems, then discard the stems.
  • Chop the collard greens into bite-sized pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a variety of spices to flavor the collard greens: Some good options include red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Cook the collard greens until they are tender: This will usually take about 30 minutes. You can check the tenderness by piercing a leaf with a fork. If the fork goes through easily, the collard greens are done.
  • Serve the collard greens hot and spicy: They can be served as a side dish or as a main course.

Conclusion:

Hot and spicy collard greens are a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium and iron. Collard greens are also a good source of dietary fiber, which can help to keep you feeling full and satisfied. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy this leafy green, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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