Soul Food Cooking with Collard Greens
I so love a big pot of collard greens any day. But on Sunday, it makes the weekend complete. Why? Because I have time to make it a complete meal with all my soul food favorites. Collard greens are a healthy vegetable packed with many nutrients and vitamins.
Growing up grandma would pick them out of her garden, but at the time we didn’t know they would be this good for us.
I started by shopping at the store to make certain I got a bunch that was nice, green and leafy.
It’s so important to pay attention to the leaf because as they get old, they start to turn yellow and at that point, the nutrients begin to fade. I then came home and cleaned them as it is highly recommended due to pesiticides and bugs that are typically found on vegetables grown from the ground.
After cleaning the greens and washing them in the sink, I pulled out a big stock pot.
I added my ingredients to flavor.
- 1 raw onion
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground mustard
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons of Lawrys Seasoning Salt
- 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon of onion powder
- 1 jalapeno
Once the collards were seasoned, I put them on the stove for 30 minutes to cook. It’s important to stir them constantly to distribute the seasonings.
After the greens are done, I let it cool prior to serving. Then I add my condiments like a fresh tomato and I am ready to call it a meal.
Dinner is now complete. If you are desiring extra soul seasoning, you can add some chow chow. This is a southern classic.
and onions and I mean this quick healthy meal will make you wanna slap you momma. Lol! It’s really that good.
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I’ve never heard of tomatoes in greens. Super interesting.
Yes.. so good and healthy.
Dang that jalapeño was huge! That’s not what I imagined as I was reading the blog. Heh! This’s seems like a fairly easy recipe. Surprisingly, I’ve never made collard greens before. I just may have to change that because these look amazing!
Lol! Yes! Huge it was. You gotta make it. Collards are so healthy for you.
I love collards and this recipe looks delicious. I would add some protein to go with the collards instead of tomato.
It is delicious. Protein is good too, but that tomato gives the collards soul. I do use turkey meat for flavoring.
You know, I grew up in the South but I have never eaten any collard greens. This looks delicious, except I can’t do the jalapeno pepper. I have a huge bottle of Lawry’s seasoning, though, because it’s one of my favorites!!
Wow! Southern and no collards? They are delicious. Lawry’s is a must in the kitchen.
I have never tried it before actually. But it does look very similar to one of my favorite Vietnamese food. I will sure try it out. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Yes.. they are delicious and worth a try. I love Vietnamese food.
I have always wanted to try these greens! This looks so good I am definitely trying this recipe!
They are certainly delicious and worth a try.
I love collard greens! One of my favorite things to eat. I have never tried to make them though!
Oh yes! It took me a minute before I made them. They have to be just right. 😁
I love that grandma introduced and instilled your love for collard greens in you! They’re so so so good for you! I am not a huge fan but you if you douse those babies in olive oil, I may just chow em down!
Yes.. my grannies were awesome cooks. You can try with olive oil. I eat spinach like that.
I’ve never tried these greens! And I would love to since your recipe looks really good and delicious
You gotta try. So delicious.
Mmm, these look delish! Will have to try sometime!!! Gonna share this with my mama!
Yes! They are delish. They don’t last long in my house.
Yes! They are delish. They don’t last long in my house. Your mom will love too.
I know collard greens are so healthy but never actually tried to cook them. I can’t wait to try these out, thank you so much.
I could never get enough of collard green. I have tried them once and got addicted. My mom’s friend makes the best one.
They are so delicious. I can’t get enough either. Yum!
I love collard greens! I haven’t had any in ages. Looks like I’ll need to make this yummy recipe soon.
Omg can we say yum?!? I do a lot of collard but have never attempted collard greens! Might have to give this recipe a try
It is so good. You will certainly enjoy this.