Rice with Collard Greens Relish

Total Time
Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

This is a staple in my country of origin, Zimbabwe. It is served with sadza; a cornmeal-based stiff porridge that is used like rice or potatoes in other cultures. —Loveness Murinda, Upland, California


Test Kitchen tips
  • Be patient while stirring in the greens. They will fill the Dutch oven but soon begin to cook down in volume.
  • If you're making the rice from scratch, start with about 3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice.
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    Rice with Collard Greens Relish

    Yield: 6 servings
    Prep: 15 min
    Cook: 20 min

    Ingredients

    • 1 large bunch collard greens (about 2 pounds)
    • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 3/4 cup water
    • 3/4 cup crushed tomatoes
    • 1 teaspoon curry powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
    • 2 packages (8.8 ounces each) ready-to-serve long grain rice

    Directions

    1. Remove and discard center ribs and stems from collard greens. Cut leaves into 1-in. pieces. In a Dutch oven, cook onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
    2. Stir in water, tomatoes, curry powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Add collard greens in batches; cook and stir until they begin to wilt. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender, 10-15 minutes. Prepare rice according to package directions. Serve with collard greens.
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