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Leaves are dried with a paper towel.
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How to Clean Collard Greens

Once you know How to Clean Collard Greens, they will likely make a regular appearance on your weekly menu. Simply fill a large tub or sink with water, let the greens soak, then carefully rinse away any remaining dirt and debris before cooking.
Prep Time15 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: London Brazil

Equipment

  • Tub or Basin
  • Vinegar optional
  • Kitchen shears or knife

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch Collard Greens

Instructions

  • Fill the sink or a large tub with cold water. If using vinegar, add about ½-cup for every 2 or 3 gallons of water.
  • Separate the collard greens and set them in the water. Be sure they are fully submerged. Allow the leafy vegetables to soak for at least 15 minutes. Rinse them with fresh water as you remove them.
    Collard greens are rinsed in the sink.
  • Dry each leaf with paper or kitchen towels.
    Leaves are dried with a paper towel.
  • Use kitchen shears or a knife to remove the fibrous part of the stem, or the rib, from each leaf.
    The rib of the collard greens is removed with knife.
  • Use prepared greens in your favorite recipe!
    Leaves are cut into 2 inch pieces.

Nutrition

Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 9536IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 441mg | Iron: 1mg