Tips

Add chopped collard greens to a pot of vegetable, minestrone, tomato or split pea soup to add flavor and essential nutrients. Stir collard greens into spaghetti sauce, or add the greens to your favorite lasagna recipe. Saute collard greens with yellow onions and fresh garlic for a flavorful side dish rich in vitamins and minerals. Combine cooked collard greens with fresh tomatoes, onions and jalapenos and use the mixture as a nutritious salsa to accompany grilled pork chops or chicken breasts.