: a cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) related to kale and having a loose head of stalked smooth leaves
also
: its leaves cooked and eaten as a vegetable
—usually used in plural
called also collard greens
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Serves 6 to 8 4 bundles or 2 bags collard greens
1 smoked turkey leg or wing (your choice)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Rinse the collard greens thoroughly to get rid of any dirt.
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Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Bourbon Balances Bitterness Hardy winter greens like collards, kale, and turnip greens have a subtle bitter flavor.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
The lush collard greens start with turkey tails, house-smoked over post oak and hickory for added flavor.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
Leafy greens such as kale and collards pack a fiber wallop.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Bourbon Balances Bitterness Hardy winter greens like collards, kale, and turnip greens have a subtle bitter flavor.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
The lush collard greens start with turkey tails, house-smoked over post oak and hickory for added flavor.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
Leafy greens such as kale and collards pack a fiber wallop.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Collard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collard. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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collard
noun
col·lard
ˈkäl-ərd 
: a kale with smooth leaves that grow at the top of a short thick stalk
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