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Collard Greens Au Gratin

Collard Greens Au Gratin

This simple preparation of collard greens in a creamy cheese sauce, topped with breadcrumbs and baked until golden brown is a nice way to make any weeknight dinner more special.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword collard greens au gratin
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 58 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 28 minutes
Servings 6 servings, approx ¾ cup each
Calories 143 kcal
Author Kirsten Morningstar

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • Hot water
  • ½ tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt divided use
  • 2 bunches collard greens center ribs and stems removed (approx. 6 cups)
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil divided use
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp. ground white pepper
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup whole-grain Panko bread crumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400º F.
  2. Lightly coat a 2-quart baking dish with spray. Set aside.
  3. Heat water and ¼ tsp. salt in large saucepan over high heat.
  4. Add collard greens; cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender-crisp and bright green. Drain collard greens and place in an ice bath for 10 minutes.
  5. Drain collard greens; squeeze dry with paper towels. Coarsely chop. Place in a large bowl. Set aside.
  6. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
  8. Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Set aside.
  9. Add onion mixture to collard greens; mix well. Set aside.
  10. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in same skillet over medium-high heat.
  11. Add flour; cook, whisking frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until flour is light brown.
  12. Slowly add almond milk, whisking constantly. Season with remaining ¼ tsp. salt, nutmeg, and pepper. Bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low; gently simmer, stirring frequently, for 5-10 minutes, or until thickened.
  13. Add almond milk mixture and cheese to collard green mixture; mix well. Place in prepared baking dish.
  14. Top evenly with bread crumbs.
  15. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until sauce is bubbling.

Recipe Notes

To make an ice bath, fill your sink (or a large bowl) with ice and cold water. Place collard greens in the ice bath for 10 minutes.

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.