Collard Greens USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 25-50
Collard greens are a popular vegetable in Southern cuisine, but can also be found in meals around the world, such as Brazil, Kashmir, Kenya, Portugal, and Tanzania. They are often cooked with other leafy green vegetables such as turnip greens, kale, or mustard greens.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
¹⁄3 cup (No. 12 scoop) provides ¹⁄4 cup vegetable.
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Multicultural Recipe Project.
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Ingredients
 

25 Servings

    Weight

    • - - Nonstick cooking spray
    • 2 oz Turkey bacon, cooked, chopped (4 slices)
    • 8 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
    • 2 lb 1 oz *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
    • - - Water
    • - - Liquid smoke (optional)

    Measure

    • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
    • ¹⁄2 cup Turkey bacon,cooked, chopped
    • 2 cup *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
    • 2 gal 1¹⁄3 cup *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
    • 1 qt Water
    • 1 tsp Liquid smoke (optional)

    50 Servings

      Weight

      • - - Nonstick cooking spray
      • 4 oz Turkey bacon, cooked, chopped (8 slices)
      • 1 lb *Onions,fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
      • 4 lb 2 oz *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
      • - - Water
      • - - Liquid smoke (optional)

      Measure

      • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
      • 1 cup Turkey bacon,cooked, chopped
      • 1 qt *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
      • 4 gal 2²⁄3 cup *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
      • 2 qt Water
      • 2 tsp Liquid smoke (optional)

      Quantity
       

      25 Servings

        Weight

        • - - Nonstick cooking spray
        • 2 oz Turkey bacon, cooked, chopped (4 slices)
        • 8 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
        • 2 lb 1 oz *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
        • - - Water
        • - - Liquid smoke (optional)

        Measure

        • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
        • ¹⁄2 cup Turkey bacon,cooked, chopped
        • 2 cup *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
        • 2 gal 1¹⁄3 cup *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
        • 1 qt Water
        • 1 tsp Liquid smoke (optional)

        50 Servings

          Weight

          • - - Nonstick cooking spray
          • 4 oz Turkey bacon, cooked, chopped (8 slices)
          • 1 lb *Onions,fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
          • 4 lb 2 oz *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
          • - - Water
          • - - Liquid smoke (optional)

          Measure

          • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
          • 1 cup Turkey bacon,cooked, chopped
          • 1 qt *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
          • 4 gal 2²⁄3 cup *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
          • 2 qt Water
          • 2 tsp Liquid smoke (optional)

          Ingredients
           

          25 Servings

            Weight

            • - - Nonstick cooking spray
            • 2 oz Turkey bacon, cooked, chopped (4 slices)
            • 8 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
            • 2 lb 1 oz *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
            • - - Water
            • - - Liquid smoke (optional)

            Measure

            • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
            • ¹⁄2 cup Turkey bacon,cooked, chopped
            • 2 cup *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
            • 2 gal 1¹⁄3 cup *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
            • 1 qt Water
            • 1 tsp Liquid smoke (optional)

            50 Servings

              Weight

              • - - Nonstick cooking spray
              • 4 oz Turkey bacon, cooked, chopped (8 slices)
              • 1 lb *Onions,fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
              • 4 lb 2 oz *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
              • - - Water
              • - - Liquid smoke (optional)

              Measure

              • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
              • 1 cup Turkey bacon,cooked, chopped
              • 1 qt *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
              • 4 gal 2²⁄3 cup *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
              • 2 qt Water
              • 2 tsp Liquid smoke (optional)

              Quantity
               

              25 Servings

                Weight

                • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                • 2 oz Turkey bacon, cooked, chopped (4 slices)
                • 8 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                • 2 lb 1 oz *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                • - - Water
                • - - Liquid smoke (optional)

                Measure

                • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                • ¹⁄2 cup Turkey bacon,cooked, chopped
                • 2 cup *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                • 2 gal 1¹⁄3 cup *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                • 1 qt Water
                • 1 tsp Liquid smoke (optional)

                50 Servings

                  Weight

                  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                  • 4 oz Turkey bacon, cooked, chopped (8 slices)
                  • 1 lb *Onions,fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                  • 4 lb 2 oz *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                  • - - Water
                  • - - Liquid smoke (optional)

                  Measure

                  • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                  • 1 cup Turkey bacon,cooked, chopped
                  • 1 qt *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                  • 4 gal 2²⁄3 cup *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                  • 2 qt Water
                  • 2 tsp Liquid smoke (optional)
                  *See Marketing Guide

                  Ingredients
                   

                  25 Servings

                    Weight

                    • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                    • 2 oz Turkey bacon, cooked, chopped (4 slices)
                    • 8 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                    • 2 lb 1 oz *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                    • - - Water
                    • - - Liquid smoke (optional)

                    Measure

                    • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                    • ¹⁄2 cup Turkey bacon,cooked, chopped
                    • 2 cup *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                    • 2 gal 1¹⁄3 cup *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                    • 1 qt Water
                    • 1 tsp Liquid smoke (optional)

                    50 Servings

                      Weight

                      • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                      • 4 oz Turkey bacon, cooked, chopped (8 slices)
                      • 1 lb *Onions,fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                      • 4 lb 2 oz *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                      • - - Water
                      • - - Liquid smoke (optional)

                      Measure

                      • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                      • 1 cup Turkey bacon,cooked, chopped
                      • 1 qt *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                      • 4 gal 2²⁄3 cup *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                      • 2 qt Water
                      • 2 tsp Liquid smoke (optional)

                      Quantity
                       

                      25 Servings

                        Weight

                        • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                        • 2 oz Turkey bacon, cooked, chopped (4 slices)
                        • 8 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                        • 2 lb 1 oz *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                        • - - Water
                        • - - Liquid smoke (optional)

                        Measure

                        • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                        • ¹⁄2 cup Turkey bacon,cooked, chopped
                        • 2 cup *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                        • 2 gal 1¹⁄3 cup *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                        • 1 qt Water
                        • 1 tsp Liquid smoke (optional)

                        50 Servings

                          Weight

                          • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                          • 4 oz Turkey bacon, cooked, chopped (8 slices)
                          • 1 lb *Onions,fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                          • 4 lb 2 oz *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                          • - - Water
                          • - - Liquid smoke (optional)

                          Measure

                          • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                          • 1 cup Turkey bacon,cooked, chopped
                          • 1 qt *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                          • 4 gal 2²⁄3 cup *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                          • 2 qt Water
                          • 2 tsp Liquid smoke (optional)
                          *See Marketing Guide

                          Ingredients
                           

                          25 Servings

                            Weight

                            • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                            • 2 oz Turkey bacon, cooked, chopped (4 slices)
                            • 8 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                            • 2 lb 1 oz *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                            • - - Water
                            • - - Liquid smoke (optional)

                            Measure

                            • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                            • ¹⁄2 cup Turkey bacon,cooked, chopped
                            • 2 cup *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                            • 2 gal 1¹⁄3 cup *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                            • 1 qt Water
                            • 1 tsp Liquid smoke (optional)

                            50 Servings

                              Weight

                              • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                              • 4 oz Turkey bacon, cooked, chopped (8 slices)
                              • 1 lb *Onions,fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                              • 4 lb 2 oz *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                              • - - Water
                              • - - Liquid smoke (optional)

                              Measure

                              • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                              • 1 cup Turkey bacon,cooked, chopped
                              • 1 qt *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                              • 4 gal 2²⁄3 cup *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                              • 2 qt Water
                              • 2 tsp Liquid smoke (optional)

                              Quantity
                               

                              25 Servings

                                Weight

                                • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                                • 2 oz Turkey bacon, cooked, chopped (4 slices)
                                • 8 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                                • 2 lb 1 oz *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                                • - - Water
                                • - - Liquid smoke (optional)

                                Measure

                                • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                                • ¹⁄2 cup Turkey bacon,cooked, chopped
                                • 2 cup *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                                • 2 gal 1¹⁄3 cup *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                                • 1 qt Water
                                • 1 tsp Liquid smoke (optional)

                                50 Servings

                                  Weight

                                  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                                  • 4 oz Turkey bacon, cooked, chopped (8 slices)
                                  • 1 lb *Onions,fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                                  • 4 lb 2 oz *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                                  • - - Water
                                  • - - Liquid smoke (optional)

                                  Measure

                                  • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                                  • 1 cup Turkey bacon,cooked, chopped
                                  • 1 qt *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                                  • 4 gal 2²⁄3 cup *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                                  • 2 qt Water
                                  • 2 tsp Liquid smoke (optional)
                                  *See Marketing Guide

                                  Ingredients
                                   

                                  25 Servings

                                    Weight

                                    • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                                    • 2 oz Turkey bacon, cooked, chopped (4 slices)
                                    • 8 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                                    • 2 lb 1 oz *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                                    • - - Water
                                    • - - Liquid smoke (optional)

                                    Measure

                                    • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                                    • ¹⁄2 cup Turkey bacon,cooked, chopped
                                    • 2 cup *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                                    • 2 gal 1¹⁄3 cup *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                                    • 1 qt Water
                                    • 1 tsp Liquid smoke (optional)

                                    50 Servings

                                      Weight

                                      • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                                      • 4 oz Turkey bacon, cooked, chopped (8 slices)
                                      • 1 lb *Onions,fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                                      • 4 lb 2 oz *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                                      • - - Water
                                      • - - Liquid smoke (optional)

                                      Measure

                                      • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                                      • 1 cup Turkey bacon,cooked, chopped
                                      • 1 qt *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                                      • 4 gal 2²⁄3 cup *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                                      • 2 qt Water
                                      • 2 tsp Liquid smoke (optional)

                                      Quantity
                                       

                                      25 Servings

                                        Weight

                                        • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                                        • 2 oz Turkey bacon, cooked, chopped (4 slices)
                                        • 8 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                                        • 2 lb 1 oz *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                                        • - - Water
                                        • - - Liquid smoke (optional)

                                        Measure

                                        • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                                        • ¹⁄2 cup Turkey bacon,cooked, chopped
                                        • 2 cup *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                                        • 2 gal 1¹⁄3 cup *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                                        • 1 qt Water
                                        • 1 tsp Liquid smoke (optional)

                                        50 Servings

                                          Weight

                                          • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                                          • 4 oz Turkey bacon, cooked, chopped (8 slices)
                                          • 1 lb *Onions,fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                                          • 4 lb 2 oz *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                                          • - - Water
                                          • - - Liquid smoke (optional)

                                          Measure

                                          • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                                          • 1 cup Turkey bacon,cooked, chopped
                                          • 1 qt *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                                          • 4 gal 2²⁄3 cup *Collard greens, fresh, leaves only, chopped
                                          • 2 qt Water
                                          • 2 tsp Liquid smoke (optional)
                                          *See Marketing Guide

                                          Instructions
                                           

                                          • Coat a large stockpot or tilting kettle with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
                                          • Heat bacon for 3–4 minutes, until lightly brown, stirring frequently.
                                          • Increase heat to medium–high. Add onions and sauté until soft.
                                          • Add collard greens and sauté for 1–2 minutes, stirring continuously. Sauté until greens begin to wilt.
                                          • Add water to stockpot or kettle, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in liquid smoke (optional). Remove from heat when greens are tender.
                                            Critical Control Point: Heat to 140°F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
                                          • Serve ¹⁄3 cup (No. 12 scoop).
                                            Critical Control Point: Hold at 140°F or higher.

                                          Nutrition INFORMATION

                                          Collard Greens USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
                                          Amount Per Serving
                                           
                                          0 ¹⁄3 cup (No. 12 scoop).
                                          Calories
                                          26
                                          Total Fat
                                           
                                          1
                                          g
                                          2
                                          %
                                          Saturated Fat
                                           
                                          0
                                          g
                                          0
                                          %
                                          Cholesterol
                                           
                                          0
                                          mg
                                          0
                                          %
                                          Sodium
                                           
                                          54
                                          mg
                                          2
                                          %
                                          Total Carbohydrate
                                           
                                          3
                                          g
                                          1
                                          %
                                          Dietary Fiber
                                           
                                          2
                                          g
                                          8
                                          %
                                          Protein
                                           
                                          2
                                          g
                                          4
                                          %
                                          Calcium
                                           
                                          67
                                          mg
                                          7
                                          %
                                          Iron
                                           
                                          1
                                          mg
                                          6
                                          %
                                          N/A=data not available
                                          *Marketing Guide
                                          25 Servings:
                                          Mature onions: 10 oz 1
                                          Collard greens: 3 lb 10 oz
                                          50 Servings:
                                          Mature onions: 1 lb 3 oz
                                          Collard greens: 7 lb 4 oz

                                          Notes

                                          *See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during
                                          preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
                                          Yield / Volume
                                          25 Servings:
                                          3 lb 4 oz
                                          2 qt ¹⁄3 cup
                                          50 Servings:
                                          6 lb 8 oz
                                          1 gal ²⁄3 cup