16 Collard Greens New Years Day Recipe Unleash Your Inner Chef!
Published on: Mar 4, 2024
New Year's Day is a time for celebration, reflection, and new beginnings. And what better way to start the year off than with a delicious and healthy dish of collard greens? This Southern staple is not only a symbol of good luck for the year ahead, but it's also packed with nutrients and flavor. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the world of collard greens, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your New Year's Day traditions.
Main Ingredients: Vegetable Oil, Mexican Chorizo, Onion, Jalapenos
If you're looking for a flavorful and cheesy twist on your classic Beer Can Chicken, then this New Year's Day queso compuesto recipe is the one for you. With a blend of Mexican spices, peppers, and of course, beer, this dish is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Serve it with tortilla chips and some guacamole for a perfect New Year's Day appetizer.
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New Year’s Day Good Fortune Soup (adapted from Gourmet)
Main Ingredients: Collard Greens, Cooked Ham, Black Eyed Peas, Onion
Why not start the new year off with a little good fortune? This Beer Can Chicken soup recipe is adapted from Gourmet Magazine and is packed with flavor and hearty ingredients. With black-eyed peas, collard greens, and chicken broth, this soup is not only delicious, but it's also said to bring luck for the year ahead. How's that for a perfect New Year's Day meal?
Southern Collard Greens are a staple in many households, especially on New Year's Day. This classic recipe is simple, yet packed with flavor. Slow cooked with ham hocks, onions, and chicken broth, these collard greens are the perfect accompaniment to any Beer Can Chicken dish.
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Collard Greens
Main Ingredients: Butter, Bacon, Small Onion, Collard Greens, Garlic
If you're looking for a tasty and healthy side dish to go with your Beer Can Chicken, then look no further than collard greens. This leafy green vegetable is packed with nutrients and flavor, making it the perfect addition to any meal. Sautéed with garlic and olive oil, these collard greens are simple yet delicious.
For those who want to stick to tradition, this classic Southern collard greens recipe is a must-try. Slow cooked with smoked turkey, onions, and chicken broth, these collard greens are packed with flavor and are the perfect side dish for any Beer Can Chicken recipe.
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Ye'abesha Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens)
Main Ingredients: Collard Greens, Cooking Oil, Minced Ginger, Minced
If you're feeling adventurous, then this Ethiopian collard greens recipe is a must-try. This dish is packed with bold and unique flavors, including berbere spice and ghee. Serve it with some traditional injera bread for a truly authentic experience.
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New Year’s Day black-eyed pea casserole
Main Ingredients: Bacon, Small Onion, Garlic, Brown Rice, Salt, Black
Black-eyed peas are a staple in many New Year's Day meals, and this casserole recipe is a delicious way to incorporate them into your Beer Can Chicken dish. With a creamy and cheesy sauce, this casserole is the ultimate comfort food for the start of the new year.
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Instant Pot Collard Greens
Main Ingredients: Olive Oil, Onion, Seasoned Salt, Crushed Red Pepper
Short on time but still want to enjoy some tasty collard greens? This Instant Pot recipe is the perfect solution. In just a fraction of the time, you can have perfectly cooked and flavorful collard greens that pair perfectly with any Beer Can Chicken recipe.
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Southern New Year's Day dinner skillet
Main Ingredients: Bacon, Small Onion, Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes, Collard
This Southern New Year's Day dinner skillet recipe is a one-pan wonder that is perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with smoked sausage, collard greens, and black-eyed peas, this dish is full of flavor and is sure to become a new favorite in your household.
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New Year’s Day good fortune soup
Main Ingredients: Yellow Onion, Large Carrot, Bacon Grease, Garlic
If you loved the idea of a good fortune soup but want something a little heartier, then this recipe is for you. Packed with chicken, corn, black-eyed peas, and collard greens, this soup is a full meal in a bowl that is perfect for a cold New Year's Day.
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Garlic Sauteed Collard Greens
Main Ingredients: Collard Greens, Olive Oil, Garlic, Salt, Paprika
Garlic lovers, this one's for you. This simple recipe pairs perfectly with any Beer Can Chicken dish and is a great way to add some extra flavor to your meal. Just sauté some garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil, and toss in some collard greens for a quick and delicious side dish.
If you're looking for a classic Southern collard greens recipe, then this one is for you. Slow cooked with ham hocks, onions, and chicken broth, these collard greens are full of flavor and are the perfect side dish for any Beer Can Chicken recipe.
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Slow Cooker Collard Greens
Main Ingredients: Turkey Bacon, Onion, Minced Garlic, Chicken Broth
Let your slow cooker do all the work with this easy and delicious collard greens recipe. Simply toss in some collard greens, chicken broth, and your choice of meat (ham hocks, smoked turkey, or bacon all work well) and let it cook for several hours for tender and flavorful greens.
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The Best Collard Greens
Main Ingredients: Collard Greens, Bacon, Chicken Broth, Water, Onion
This recipe claims to be the best collard greens you'll ever taste, and we have to agree. Slow cooked with ham hocks, onions, and chicken broth, these collard greens are packed with flavor and are the perfect side dish for any Beer Can Chicken recipe.
If you're looking for a simple yet delicious collard greens recipe, then look no further than this one. With just a few ingredients, including bacon, onions, and chicken broth, these collard greens are packed with flavor and are the perfect addition to any meal.
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Sauteed Collard Greens with Bacon
Main Ingredients: Olive Oil, Bacon, Garlic, Collard Greens, Salt
Bacon lovers, this one's for you. This recipe combines bacon, collard greens, and red wine vinegar for a flavorful and hearty side dish that is perfect for any Beer Can Chicken recipe.
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Mary's Healthy Southern Collard Greens
Main Ingredients: Collard Greens, Olive Oil, Kosher Salt
For those looking for a healthier option, this collard greens recipe is the perfect choice. With chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and garlic, this dish is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it the perfect side dish for any Beer Can Chicken recipe.
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Smoky Collard Greens
Main Ingredients: Yellow Onion, Crushed Red Chile Flakes, Garlic, Collard
For a unique and smoky twist on your classic collard greens, try out this recipe. With liquid smoke and smoked paprika, these collard greens are packed with bold and delicious flavors that pair perfectly with any Beer Can Chicken dish.
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Collard Greens with Smoked-Paprika Pot Likker
Main Ingredients: Yellow Onions, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Smoked
For those who love a good pot likker, this recipe is for you. With smoked paprika and collard greens, this dish is packed with flavor and is the perfect way to enjoy the delicious broth that is left after cooking collard greens.
End your New Year's Day meal on a warm and comforting note with this hearty soup recipe. Packed with chicken, black-eyed peas, and collard greens, this soup is a full meal in a bowl and is the perfect way to end the first day of the year.
So there you have it, 20 delicious and unique Beer Can Chicken recipes to try for your next meal. Whether you stick to tradition or want to try something new, these recipes are sure to impress and satisfy your taste buds. So grab a beer, fire up the grill, and enjoy some tasty Beer Can Chicken with these delicious side dishes. Cheers to a new year filled with good food and good company!
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New Year’s Day queso compuesto
Main Ingredients: Vegetable Oil, Mexican Chorizo, Onion, Jalapenos
Start off the new year with a delicious and unexpected twist on a classic queso dip. This recipe combines creamy cheese, spicy jalapenos, and crispy bacon with flavorful black-eyed peas for a dip that is sure to bring good luck and prosperity.
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Hopping John Soup (Black-eyed Pea, Ham, and Collard...
Main Ingredients: Onion, Celery, Olive Oil, Minced Garlic, Ham, Homemade
Warm up on a chilly winter day with a hearty bowl of Hopping John soup. This traditional Southern dish combines savory ham, nutritious collard greens, and lucky black-eyed peas for a soup that is not only delicious, but also full of good fortune for the new year.
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Black Eyed Peas for New Years
Main Ingredients: Black Eyed Peas, Oil, Pork Shoulder, Ham Hock, Butter
For a simple and traditional New Year's dish, try this recipe for slow-cooked black-eyed peas. The peas are simmered with savory bacon and aromatic herbs and spices for a dish that is not only delicious, but also believed to bring good luck and prosperity in the new year.
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Black Eyed Peas with Collard Greens
Main Ingredients: Ham Hocks, Black Eyed Peas, Garlic, Onion, Bay Leaves
This classic Southern dish is a staple on New Year's Day for its symbolic and delicious properties. Tender black-eyed peas are cooked with savory ham and flavorful collard greens for a dish that is believed to bring good luck and prosperity in the new year.
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Sauteed Garlicky Collard Greens with Sausage
Main Ingredients: Sweet Onions, Garlic, Breakfast Sausage, Collard
Elevate your collard greens game with this flavorful and nutritious recipe. Garlic-infused olive oil and savory sausage add depth of flavor to tender collard greens, making this dish a perfect addition to your New Year's Day feast.
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Ham Black-Eyed Pea Soup With Collard Greens
Main Ingredients: Black Eyed Peas, Butter, Olive Oil, Onion, Celery
Warm up with a bowl of this hearty and flavorful soup on New Year's Day. Savory ham, nutritious collard greens, and lucky black-eyed peas come together in a delicious broth that is believed to bring good luck and prosperity in the new year.
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Southern New Year's Day dinner skillet
Main Ingredients: Bacon, Small Onion, Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes, Collard
For a quick and easy New Year's Day meal, try this flavorful skillet dish. Tender black-eyed peas, savory sausage, and nutritious collard greens are cooked together with aromatic herbs and spices for a dish that is both delicious and believed to bring good luck in the new year.
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Andouille and Chicken Gumbo with Black-eyed Peas and...
Main Ingredients: Johnsonville R Andouille Sausage, Boneless, Skinless
Spice up your New Year's Day with this flavorful gumbo dish. Andouille sausage, tender chicken, and lucky black-eyed peas are cooked in a spicy Cajun-inspired broth with nutritious collard greens for a dish that is sure to bring good luck and prosperity in the new year.
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Shirred Eggs with Black-Eyed Pea Salsa and Collard...
Main Ingredients: Bacon, Chopped Onion, Collard Greens, Salt, Ground
Start off the new year with a nutritious and flavorful breakfast dish. Shirred eggs are topped with a spicy black-eyed pea salsa and tender collard greens for a dish that is both satisfying and believed to bring good luck in the new year.
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Black Eyed Peas with Collard Greens
Main Ingredients: Bacon, Olive Oil, Onion, Red Bell Pepper, Collard Green
For a simple and hearty New Year's Day dish, try this recipe for slow-cooked black-eyed peas with flavorful collard greens. This dish is not only delicious, but also believed to bring good luck and prosperity in the new year.
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Collard Greens and Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Main Ingredients: Collard Green Leaves, Black Eyed Peas, Petite Diced
For a lighter New Year's Day meal, try this refreshing and nutritious salad. Tender collard greens are tossed with lucky black-eyed peas, crisp bacon, and a delicious vinaigrette dressing for a dish that is both flavorful and believed to bring good luck in the new year.
This classic Southern dish is a must-have for your New Year's Day feast. Tender black-eyed peas are simmered with savory bacon and flavorful herbs and spices for a dish that is not only delicious, but also believed to bring good luck and prosperity in the new year.
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Cajun Black Eyed Pea and Lentil Stuffed Collard Greens
Main Ingredients: Collard Leaves, Lentils, Black Eyed Peas, Diced Onion
Put a Cajun twist on a traditional New Year's Day dish with this stuffed collard greens recipe. Spicy Cajun seasoning, nutritious lentils, and lucky black-eyed peas are stuffed into tender collard green leaves for a dish that is full of flavor and believed to bring good luck in the new year.
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Black-eyed Pea Soup with Andouille and Collards
Main Ingredients: Olive Oil, Onion, Andouille, Chicken Stock, Black Eyed
Warm up on a chilly New Year's Day with this flavorful and hearty soup. Andouille sausage, nutritious collard greens, and lucky black-eyed peas are simmered together in a spicy Cajun-inspired broth for a dish that is both comforting and believed to bring good luck in the new year.
For an easy and traditional New Year's Day dish, try this recipe for classic Southern collard greens. Savory bacon, spicy red pepper flakes, and nutritious collard greens are simmered together for a dish that is not only delicious, but also believed to bring good luck and prosperity in the new year.
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Warm Prosperity Dip
Main Ingredients: Bacon Slices, Onion, Garlic Cloves, Collard Greens
Bring good luck and prosperity to your New Year's Day celebration with this flavorful dip. Creamy cheese, spicy jalapenos, and lucky black-eyed peas come together in a dip that is sure to be a hit at any party.
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Rainbow Power Greens Salad with Black Eyed Peas...
Main Ingredients: Black Eyed Peas, Apple Cider Vinegar, Purple Cabbage
Kick off the new year with a nutritious and colorful salad. Tender power greens, nutritious quinoa, and lucky black-eyed peas are tossed together in a delicious vinaigrette dressing for a dish that is not only good for you, but also believed to bring good luck in the new year.
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Black Eyed Peas and Greens
Main Ingredients: Coconut Oil, Garlic, Celery, Onion, Collard Greens
For a simple and nutritious New Year's Day meal, try this recipe for slow-cooked black-eyed peas and greens. The dish is not only flavorful, but also believed to bring good luck and prosperity in the new year.
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New Year Hoppin' John Good Luck Rice Pilaf
Main Ingredients: Cooked Rice, Black Eyed Peas, Pork, Bacon, Curry
Bring good luck and prosperity to your new year with this flavorful and colorful rice pilaf dish. Tender rice, lucky black-eyed peas, and colorful bell peppers are cooked together in a delicious broth for a dish that is not only delicious, but also believed to bring good luck in the new year.
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Black Eye Pea Ham and Collard Green Curry for the New...
Main Ingredients: Black Eyed Peas, Cooked Ham, Curry Leaves, Cinnamon
Spice up your New Year's Day with this flavorful and unique curry dish. Savory ham, nutritious collard greens, and lucky black-eyed peas are cooked in a delicious curry sauce for a dish that is both satisfying and believed to bring good luck in the new year.
Why Collard Greens on New Year's Day?
Luck and Tradition
In the South, it's believed that eating collard greens on New Year's Day brings good luck and prosperity for the year ahead. The dark green leaves are said to represent money and the golden cornbread often served with them symbolizes gold. So not only is this dish delicious, but it's also a fun and meaningful way to kick off the new year.
Nutrient-Rich Superfood
Collard greens are not only a symbol of good luck, but they are also a powerhouse of nutrients. These leafy greens are packed with vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium, iron, and fiber. They also contain antioxidants that can help boost your immune system and protect against chronic diseases. So not only are you starting the year off with a lucky dish, but you're also giving your body a healthy boost.
The Perfect Recipe for New Year's Day
Ingredients:
1 large bunch of collard greens, stems removed and leaves chopped
6 slices of bacon, chopped
1 onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup of chicken or vegetable broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions:
In a large pot, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from pot and set aside.
Add diced onion to the pot and cook until translucent.
Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add collard greens to the pot and stir to combine with the onions and garlic.
Pour in 1 cup of broth and add salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the collard greens are wilted and tender, add the cooked bacon back to the pot.
For an extra kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce.
Serve hot and enjoy your lucky and nutritious New Year's Day dish!
Conclusion
Collard greens are the perfect addition to your New Year's Day menu. Not only do they bring good luck and tradition, but they are also a nutrient-rich superfood. This simple and delicious recipe is sure to become a new tradition in your household. So start the year off right with a heaping helping of collard greens.
