collard greens
Americanplural noun
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There’s kale, collard greens, Swiss chard, spinach and mustard greens — a medley of leafy green vegetables that are best enjoyed massaged in olive oil, slow-cooked or sautéed.
From Salon ● Feb. 7, 2026
At the meal, Martin plans to focus on putting protein and vegetables on her plate, usually turkey and collard greens, and avoid heavy, creamy dishes such as mashed potatoes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 26, 2025
Donte hosted the first “Black House Radio” event the day before Thanksgiving in 2023 and served collard greens and cornbread.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2024
No matter how many bunches of curly kale, sturdy collard greens and steely chard arrive each week, there’s always a place on my table for their floppy, verdant magic.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 25, 2024
By then, we had been eating sadza for days on end—no beans or even collard greens.
From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda
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