Greens
Greens recipes have been around for centuries, with different cultures putting their own unique spin on the dish. The most common greens used in recipes are kale, spinach, and collard greens, but there are many other varieties that can be used as well.
Greens are thought to have originated in ancient Greece, where they were often cooked with vinegar and olive oil. In Rome, greens were commonly used in soups and stews. This tradition continued throughout the Middle Ages in Europe, where greens were often boiled in water or broth.
In the United States, greens recipes are most commonly associated with the southern states. They were introduced to the South by African slaves, who cooked them with ham or bacon fat and vinegar. This style of cooking greens is still popular today.
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Recipes
Provençal Greens Soup
- black pepper
- parmesan cheese
- salt
- olive oil
- egg
- leek
- garlic
- white bread
- green
Three-Greens Gratin
- pepper
- nutmeg
- salt
- rice
- parmesan cheese
- beet green
- cabbage
- thyme
- onion
- leek
- bread crumb
- gruyère cheese
- swiss chard
- olive oil
- garlic
- egg
Greens Frittata With Mozzarella and Prosciutto
- olive oil
- salt
- mozzarella cheese
- red pepper flake
- parmigiano
- garlic
- prosciutto
- arugula
- egg
Golden Beet and Beet-Greens Salad with Yogurt, Mint and Dill
- VINAIGRETTE
- salt
- cumin coriander
- onion
- cayenne pepper
- garlic
- red wine vinegar
- olive oil
- YOGURT SAUCE
- salt
- yogurt
- olive oil
- cumin coriander
- garlic
- cayenne pepper
- mint
- dill
Bitter Greens Salad With Lemon-Mustard Dressing
- black pepper
- salt
- dijon mustard
- mustard
- olive oil
- frisée
- lemon juice
Beet Greens Frittata
- salt
- beet green
- olive oil
- milk
- garlic
- egg
Quick-Braised Greens and Beans With Bacon
- salt
- chicken
- sage
- hot sauce
- onion
- kidney bean
- dark
- bacon
- garlic
Black-Eyed Peas and Greens Soup
- celery
- onion
- vegetable oil
- turnip green
- bell pepper
- creole seasoning
- black pepper
- oregano
- tomato
- black eyed pea
- garlic
- chicken stock
- ham
- salt
Greens Gratin With All the Cheese
- olive oil
- lemon
- onion
- rosemary
- salt
- panko
- black pepper
- red pepper flake
- heavy cream
- tuscan kale
- garlic
- cheddar cheese
Spiced Chickpeas and Greens Frittata
- salt
- onion
- hardy green
- herb
- egg
- red pepper flake
- curry powder
- chickpea
- mayonnaise
- sour cream
- olive oil
- garlic
Beans and Greens Salad
- salt
- zest
- escarole
- garlic
- cannellini bean
- olive oil
- nutmeg
- dijon mustard
Pear and Greens Salad
- black pepper
- olive oil
- walnut
- celery seed
- sugar
- salt
- lettuce
- frisée lettuce
- pear
- apple cider vinegar
Millet and Greens Gratin
- salt
- rosemary
- thyme
- beet green
- milk
- onion
- millet
- olive oil
- eggs egg yolk
- garlic
- gruyère cheese
Greens and Beans with Fried Bread
- white wine vinegar
- navy bean
- tuscan kale
- white wine
- olive oil
- red pepper flake
- oregano
- bread
- garlic
- salt
Beans-n-Greens Salad
- salt
- escarole
- green
- cannellini bean
- onion
- olive oil
- red wine vinegar
- sugar
- garlic
Collard Greens Salad with Ginger and Spicy Seed Brittle
- salt
- pumpkin seed
- sesame seed
- aleppo pepper
- sesame oil
- collard green
- ginger
- apple cider vinegar
- sunflower seed
- olive oil
- honey
Baby Greens Salad with Ham Quiche Croutons and Maple-Cider Vinaigrette
- salt
- nonstick spray
- dijon mustard
- maple syrup
- grape tomato
- radish
- milk
- black forest ham
- apple cider vinegar
- canola oil
- thyme
- green onion
- goat cheese
- egg
- kale
Collard Greens Salad With Fried Plantain and Sumac
- sumac be found middle eastern market
- blueberry
- vegetable oil
- dijon mustard
- molasses
- collard green
- fennel
- shallot
- plantain
- olive oil
- lime juice
- sumac
- sherry vinegar
Beans and Greens Salad With Cranberry-Sumac Dressing
- BEANS AND ASSEMBLY
- salt
- microgreen
- brown tepary
- goat cheese
- amaranth
- dandelion
- DRESSING
- salt
- sumac
- garlic
- green onion
- onion powder
- olive oil
- cranberry juice
- black pepper
- honey
- mint
Andouille and Collard Greens Soup with Cornmeal
- salt
- lemon juice
- collard green
- onion
- grind cornmeal
- red pepper flake
- white vinegar
- olive oil
- chicken broth
- egg
- garlic
- andouille sausage
Wilted Greens Soup with Crème Fraîche
- crème fraîche
- salt
- sugar
- yukon gold
- pea
- onion
- thyme
- wilted green
- chicken broth
- butter
Winter Greens Salad With Fennel, Citrus, and Creamy Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe
- salt
- honey
- lemon juice
- belgian endive
- escarole
- fennel
- radicchio
- citrus fruit
- mayonnaise
- olive oil
Smoky Tangy Greens and Beans
- salt
- apple cider vinegar
- red pepper flake
- black pepper
- garlic
- onion
- bread crumb
- hot sauce
- dark brown sugar
- vegetable oil
- lima bean
- collard green
- pork
- butter
- smoked bacon
Collard Greens Salad With Pickled Fennel and Coconut
- COCONUT TOPPING
- salt
- coconut flake
- olive oil
- garlic
- jalapeño
- DRESSING AND ASSEMBLY
- salt
- sesame oil
- worcestershire sauce
- egg yolk
- radicchio
- coconut milk
- napa cabbage
- olive oil
- dijon mustard
- collard green
- lemon juice
- farmer cheese
- INGREDIENT INFO
- egg recommended
- PICKLED FENNEL
- bay leaf
- jalapeño
- fennel
- white wine vinegar
- sugar
- salt
- garlic
Squash and Mustard Greens Salad
- salt
- medjool date
- green lentil
- butternut squash
- pickled onion
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- mustard green
Everyday Greens Salad
- NEW-STANDARD VINAIGRETTE
- salt
- dijon mustard
- honey
- olive oil
- red wine vinegar
- SALAD
- salt
- herb
- green
Spring Greens Salad with Warm Crème Fraîche and Black Cocoa
- black cocoa powder be found specialty foods store
- black pepper
- salt
- white vinegar
- vegetable oil
- dutch cocoa powder
- ground lemon verbena
- grapefruit
- lemon
- orange
- all purpose flour
- crème fraîche
- baking soda
- black cocoa powder
- sugar
- butter
- greens mâche
Baby Greens Salad with Quail Egg and Maple White Balsamic Vinaigrette
- salt
- green
- maple syrup
- rosemary
- carrot
- english cucumber
- shallot clove
- pre quail egg
- white balsamic vinegar
- dijon mustard
- tomato
- olive oil
Bitter Greens Salad with Asian Pears, Avocado and Tahini Dressing
- SALAD
- olive oil
- salt
- chicory lettuce
- fennel
- avocado
- cilantro
- mint
- sesame seed
- asian pear
- mandarin
- TAHINI DRESSING
- salt
- asian chile oil
- sambal oelek
- garlic
- canola oil
- tahini
- tamari
- ginger
- apple cider vinegar
- pepper
Warm Fennel-and-Bitter Greens Salad
- salt
- honey
- watercress
- fennel
- radicchio
- parsley
- olive oil
- parmesan cheese
- red wine vinegar
- radish
- arugula
Hominy and Greens Salad with Citrus-Cumin Dressing
- cilantro
- parsley
- lime juice
- salt
- garlic
- cumin
- olive oil
- cayenne pepper
- apple cider vinegar
- orange juice
- white hominy
- red
- vegetable oil
- onion
- swiss chard
- red mustard green
Greens Soup
- salt pork
- garlic
- eggplant
- pig knuckle
- rib celery
- scotch bonnet pepper
- onion
- shrimp
- chinese spinach
- okra
- crabmeat
- hot fungus
Winter Greens Salad With Flax Seeds, Shaved Beets, and Radishes Recipe
- salt
- flax seed
- dijon mustard
- belgian endive
- frisée
- chioggia
- radicchio
- shallot
- watermelon radish
- greens beet green
- parmesan cheese
- lemon juice
- olive oil
Radish Greens Soup
- salt
- green onion
- radish green
- water
- butter
- crouton
Turnip Greens Salad
- cherry tomato
- dijon mustard
- turnip green
- garlic
- cucumber
- salt
- onion
- feta
- olive oil
- pepper
- cayenne pepper
- sherry vinegar
- cranberry
- spinach
Mason Jar Chickpea, Farro and Greens Salad (plus lunch packing tips!)
- parsley
- olive oil
- oregano
- olive oil
- agave nectar
- black pepper
- garlic
- salt
- farro
- red wine vinegar
- greek dressing
- pepita
- chickpea
- dijon mustard
- onion
- garlic
- celery
- feta
- cherry
- kalamata olife
- green
Chinese Mustard Greens Soup
- salt
- hmong smoked pork
- gai choy
Field Greens Frittata
- olive oil
- pepper
- salt
- watercress sprout
- hop
- grana padano cheese
- milk
- nettle
- egg
Mission Fig, Elderberry, and Mixed Greens Salad
- Salad
- edible flower
- micro green
- dandelion green
- blue elderberry
- sage
- pine nut
- celery
- fig
- Dressing
- olive oil
- sage
- green pepper corn
- salt
- lemon juice
Winter Greens Salad
- salt
- kumquat
- honey
- olive oil
- red wine vinegar
- radicchio