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    Published: Nov 14, 2015 · Modified: Aug 19, 2020 by Usha Rao

    Sauteed Collard Greens with Pepperoni

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    Sauteed collard greens with pepperoni is a flavorful side dish to serve with bbq meats and also makes a great side dish on a holiday dinner table.

    Cooked collard Greens in a cast iron pan.

    I usually try to cook leafy vegetables as often as possible and it is usually a stir fry with spinach and occasionally Swiss chards. Lately I have also started making dal with kale, Swiss chards and purslane, at least once or twice a month.

    When I saw sauteed collard greens with pepperoni recipe in Food & Wine magazine, I instantly knew we would like it. Pepperoni is a nice twist and addition to collard greens. I used original pepperoni, yet it lent a nice flavor to sauteed greens. I seasoned it very mildly with pepper & salt and the flavors of the pepperoni did rest of the job. I used pepper powder and next time I shall use green chilies and/or chili powder to give it an Indian twist. I never cooked with collard greens before. The leaf is thick, firm and holds its shape even after cooking, unlike spinach. This makes a great side dish for any meal and a make ahead dish for upcoming holidays and Thanksgiving dinner.

    Leafy Vegetable, collard Greens on a cutting board.

    Sauteed Collard Greens with Pepperoni Recipe

    Source: Food & Wine, November 2015 issue

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    Collard Greens, Pepperoni, Food & Wine, Cooking from Cookbook Challenge, CCChallenge, Side Dish, Thanksgiving Recipes,

    Sauteed Collard Greens with Pepperoni

    Collard greens sauteed with pepperoni is a flavorful side dish. It makes a great addition to a party menu and a great side for a holiday season.
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories:
    Author: Usha Rao

    Equipment

    • Saute Pan

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ - 2 tablespoon Oil
    • 1 ½ - 2 oz Spicy Pepperoni julienned (about 18 – 20 original pepperoni slices)
    • ⅓ - ½ small Onion or ½ large Shallot thinly sliced
    • 3 Garlic Cloves thinly sliced or chopped (I like garlic and used 3 cloves)
    • 13 - 14 oz 375 – 400 grams Collard Greens stemmed and coarsely chopped or 4 cups firmly packed chopped Collard Greens
    • Pinch of Salt or to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper or to taste
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Lime Juice

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a saute pan, add pepperoni, onion, garlic and saute stirring constantly on medium high heat until onions are soft.
    • Add handful of chopped greens at a time, stir until wilted before adding more.
    • Add about 1 tbsp. of water, pinch of salt, stir, cover and cook on medium – medium heat stirring in between until most of the water evaporates and collard greens are almost cooked, about 5 – 7 minutes.
    • Remove the cover and continue cooking stirring occasionally until the greens are crisp and tender.
    • Add pepper powder, lime juice and more salt if required. Give a good stir.
    • Transfer to a serving bowl and serve as a side dish.

    Notes

    Substitute pepper powder with chili powder or/and green chilies for an Indian twist.
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    1. srivallijetti says

      November 26, 2015 at 3:42 am

      Those green leaves look so fresh and nice..never cooked with these greens ..good one..

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    2. Mireille Roc (@ChefMireille) says

      November 23, 2015 at 5:22 pm

      pepperoni adds an interesting twist

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    3. Pavani says

      November 16, 2015 at 8:51 am

      I've never cooked with collard greens before. I know they take a while to cook but do they taste bitter?? I would love to try this healthy saute sometime.

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      • MySpicyKitchen says

        November 16, 2015 at 10:14 am

        It has a very leafy taste. I would not say bitter but tasted some what like kale. I liked the taste.

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    4. Jayanthi says

      November 15, 2015 at 6:20 pm

      It is a healthy version.i love it

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    5. Alka says

      November 14, 2015 at 9:52 pm

      A healthy Recipe and I think we can substitute it with any green ....A must try recipe

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