collard greens

American  

[kahl-erd greenz] / ˈkɑl ərd ˈgrinz /

plural noun

1. the leaves of the collard plant, cooked and eaten as a vegetable; a dish consisting of these cooked leaves.

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collard greens

Neat rows of collard greens and kale stretch across irrigated beds, while orchards of peach trees — the ranch’s signature fruit — appear throughout the property.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026

My go-tos are peppery arugula, baby spinach, bitter-but-beautiful radicchio, a good massaged kale or thin ribbons of collard greens.

From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2025

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

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

There would have been macaroni and cheese, collard greens with smoked ham hocks, and sweet-potato pie with a side of vanilla ice cream for dessert.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles

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