Best 9 Stewed Collard Greens And White Beans Recipes

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Stewed collard greens and white beans is a traditional Southern dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The collard greens are slow-cooked until they are tender and flavorful, and the white beans add a creamy texture and a nutty flavor. This dish is often served with cornbread, fried chicken, and mashed potatoes.

In addition to the classic stewed collard greens and white beans recipe, this article also includes recipes for:

* **Collard greens with smoked turkey**: This recipe adds a smoky flavor to the collard greens.
* **Collard greens with sausage**: This recipe adds a spicy and savory flavor to the collard greens.
* **Collard greens with ham**: This recipe adds a salty and savory flavor to the collard greens.
* **Collard greens with bacon**: This recipe adds a crispy and smoky flavor to the collard greens.

These recipes are all easy to follow and can be made in a slow cooker or on the stovetop. They are a great way to enjoy collard greens and white beans, and they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Let's cook with our recipes!

STEWED COLLARD GREENS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 4 slices chopped bacon in a large pot until crisp; drain on paper towels. Add 1 diced onion and 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning to the pot with the drippings; cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Stir in 2 bunches chopped collard greens in batches. Add 4 cups each chicken broth and water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the greens are tender, about 2 hours. Stir in the bacon. Add cider vinegar, hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste.

BRAISED WHITE BEANS AND GREENS WITH PARMESAN



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Inspired by the Italian dish of sautéed puntarelle (a Italian variety of chicory) and white beans, this recipe makes a satisfying vegetarian main course or a hearty side dish for roast chicken or sausages. It opts for canned white beans, for the sake of weeknight convenience, and Swiss chard, which is much milder than puntarelle and easier to find in the U.S. Kale or escarole would also work well, if that's what you've got. On that note, grated Pecorino Romano cheese gives the broth a more pungent element, but Parmesan will work in its place. Serve in shallow bowls with toasted country bread to mop up the garlicky broth.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, weekday, beans, vegetables, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
1 small fennel bulb, trimmed, cored and small-diced
1 small yellow onion, small-diced
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or thyme
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more to taste
1 large or 2 small bunches escarole, kale or Swiss chard, stems removed (10 to 12 ounces)
2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed
2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
3 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan, plus more for serving
Toasted country bread, for serving

Steps:

  • In a 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium. Add the fennel, onion and rosemary, and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add the garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Begin adding handfuls of the greens, cooking and stirring until leaves wilt.
  • Add the white beans, broth and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer, mashing some of the beans with a wooden spoon, until the liquid has reduced and thickened, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Off the heat, stir in the lemon juice, then the mozzarella, if using, and Pecorino Romano. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Divide among shallow bowls and top with more Pecorino Romano. Serve with toasted bread and a dish of red-pepper flakes on the side.

COLLARD GREENS AND BEANS



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Caramelized onions, bacon, and cannellini beans add depth of flavor to collard greens. So delicious! Serve with a dollop of sour cream and/or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Melanie E.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 2h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced garlic, or to taste
5 cups collard greens, stems and center ribs discarded and leaves chopped
¾ cup water, or as needed
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
salt and black pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep pan with a lid, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon pieces from the pan, and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, and stir the sliced onion into the hot bacon fat. Cook and stir the onion until it begins to brown, scraping the bits off the bottom of the pan, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook and stir 4 more minutes. Return the bacon to the pan, stir in the collard greens, and toss gently until the greens are wilted, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour in the water to almost cover the collard greens, and stir in the brown sugar, vinegar, crushed red pepper, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer the collard greens until very tender, 1 to 2 hours.
  • About 1/2 hour before serving, stir the cannellini beans into the collard greens, and return to a simmer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 7.4 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 387.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

COLLARD GREENS WITH WHITE BEANS



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This is a vegan recipe for collard greens that is easy and fast.

Provided by krs

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons water, or more as needed
1 ¼ cups chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cube beef-flavored vegetarian bouillon
7 ounces collard greens, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 ¼ cups water
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons water in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in water until onion is softened and translucent, about 10 minutes, adding more water as needed to prevent scorching. Stir vegetarian bouillon into onion mixture.
  • Stir collard greens, tomatoes, and 1 1/4 cup water into onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in great Northern beans and sugar and continue to simmer until liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes more. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 41.6 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

MINESTRONE WITH COLLARD GREENS AND WHITE BEANS



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Instead of the usual escarole or kale, use hearty collards in this familiar soup. The greens' slight bitterness plays nicely against the creamy beans and sweet tomatoes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pound (about 2 bunches) collard greens, stalks removed, leaves coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
2 cans (19 ounces each) white beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, in juice
Grated Parmesan, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Add tomato paste, and cook, stirring, until onion is coated, about 30 seconds. Add collard greens, thyme, and red-pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until collards start to wilt, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Place 1/4 of beans in a bowl, and mash them with the back of a spoon (this will help thicken soup). Add all the beans to the pan, as well as tomatoes with juice and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer, until collards are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; serve with grated Parmesan, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 14 g

STEWED COLLARD GREENS



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Try this warm winter side with our Cornflake-Crusted Baked Chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth (about 3 1/2 cups)
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
2 pounds collard greens, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1-inch strips

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth and pepper flakes to a boil in a large saucepan. Add collard greens; reduce heat to a simmer, and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Season with salt. Serve greens with liquid spooned over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g

WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH SAUSAGE AND COLLARDS



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You can keep everything you need for this dish on hand -- sausage and collards in the freezer, canned beans, onion, and vinegar in the pantry.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (12 ounces) frozen bulk sausage, thawed and crumbled
1 medium onion, chopped
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped collard greens, unthawed
2 cans (15.5 ounces each) cannellini beans, drained, rinsed, and slightly mashed
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar (optional)
8 slices toasted French bread (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook sausage and onion in a large saucepan over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until fat renders, 8 to 10 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes more. (If bottom of pan starts to burn in spots, sprinkle with water and scrape up blackened bits.)
  • Add collard greens, beans, and 4 cups water; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until soup is slightly thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Adjust consistency of soup with water, if necessary. Stir in red-wine vinegar, and serve with toasted bread slices, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 24 g

COLLARD GREENS AND WHITE BEANS QUESADILLA



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This dish makes use of leftovers from our Stewed Collard Greens and White Beans recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup Stewed Collard Greens and White Beans
Salsa

Steps:

  • Toast tortillas in a large skillet until crisp, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Top one tortilla with 1/4 cup cheese, collard greens and beans, and another 1/4 cup cheese. Top with remaining tortilla and toast until cheese is melted, about 6 minutes, flipping once. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 g, Cholesterol 30 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, Sodium 362 g

WHITE BEAN AND COLLARD SOUP



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This is an ideal soup for roasted stock, if you're able to make some. Other beans you can use in this recipe: split peas, black-eyed peas, pinto or any pink bean, or black beans.

Provided by Emily Weinstein

Categories     dinner, lunch, soups and stews, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 or more servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups any dried white beans, washed, picked over, and soaked if time allows
1 ham bone or 2 or 3 smoked ham hocks
12 cups chicken, beef, or vegetable stock, or water
2 medium onions, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds collard greens or kale, thick stems removed, washed, and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped garlic (optional)

Steps:

  • Drain the beans if you soaked them, then put them in a large, deep pot over medium-high heat. Add the ham bone, stock and onions. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat so the mixture bubbles steadily and cover partially. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are very soft and any meat is falling off the bone, at least 1 hour; add more liquid as necessary so the mixture remains soupy.
  • Turn off the heat; remove the bone from the pot and let cool slightly. Take all the meat off the bone, chop it, and set it aside. Mash or puree the beans, then return them to the pot along with the ham; reheat over medium heat until almost boiling.
  • Add the collards, along with the garlic if you're using it, and cook until the greens are tender, about 10 minutes. Taste, adjust the seasonings, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 846, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 72 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1061 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh collard greens: Fresh collard greens have a more vibrant flavor and texture than wilted or frozen greens.
  • Wash the collard greens thoroughly: Collard greens can be gritty, so it's important to wash them thoroughly before cooking.
  • Remove the tough stems from the collard greens: The tough stems can be tough to chew, so it's best to remove them before cooking.
  • Soak the white beans overnight: Soaking the white beans overnight will help them to cook more evenly and prevent them from becoming tough.
  • Use a variety of seasonings: Collard greens and white beans are both relatively bland, so it's important to use a variety of seasonings to add flavor. Common seasonings include garlic, onion, salt, pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika.
  • Cook the collard greens and white beans until they are tender: Collard greens and white beans can take a while to cook, so it's important to be patient. Cook them until they are tender but still have a bit of a bite to them.
  • Serve the collard greens and white beans with your favorite sides: Collard greens and white beans are a great side dish for a variety of meals. They can be served with rice, cornbread, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Stewed collard greens and white beans is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a hearty and flavorful dish that the whole family will enjoy.

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