Remove and discard stems and center ribs of collard greens.
Ingredients you will need
Collard Greens
Ribs
2
Cut leaves into 1-inch pieces. In a kettle of boiling water cook collards 15 minutes and drain in a colander, pressing out excess liquid with back of a wooden spoon.
Ingredients you will need
Collard Greens
Water
Equipment you will use
Wooden Spoon
Colander
3
Mince garlic. In a 12-inch heavy skillet heat butter and oil over moderately high heat until foam subsides and stir in garlic, collards, and salt and pepper to taste. Sauté collard mixture, stirring, until heated through, about 5 minutes.