Collard Green Rice

baked collard greens and rice on a serving plate with a fork

Collard greens, onion, and rice are baked together with vegetable broth in one dish! Then, it's all mixed together with Boursin cheese and lemon juice before serving. This creamy vegetable rice is a simple and delicious side.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1

Servings 2-cup servings

Calories 380kcal

Author Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

Equipment

9x13 baking dish

Ingredients

1 bunch collard greens about 4 heaping cups chopped
1.5 cups Basmati rice rinsed, or other long-grain rice
1 yellow onion chopped
3.5 cups vegetable broth more as needed, see instructions
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt more to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper more to taste
5.2 ounces Boursin cheese or other herbed cheese
1 lemon juiced, for serving

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F/177 degrees C. Grease a 9x13 baking dish or other rectangular casserole dish.
Prepare the collard greens by washing and drying, removing the stems, then cutting into thin strips or pieces.
Rinse the rice in a strainer until the water runs clear. Then, transfer it to the baking dish.
Add the chopped greens and onion to the dish, followed by the olive oil, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. The rice should be covered by the liquid but the greens may not be fully covered.
Cover the dish with an oven-safe lid if it has one or tightly with foil. Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes until the rice is tender, the liquid is absorbed, and the greens are softened. I recommend checking the dish at 35 or 40 minutes and giving it a good stir. If it seems dry, add ½ cup of vegetable broth and return to the oven.
Remove the rice and greens from the oven. Stir the Boursin cheese right into the dish. It will melt into the hot rice. Taste and add more salt and pepper as desired.
Squeeze ½ to 1 lemon into the dish (depending on how much lemon flavor you like) and stir. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes

You can also serve the dish with parmesan cheese or even hot sauce if you want a spicier version.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave in intervals, stirring between them, until warmed through.
You can easily make this a main dish by stirring in some beans, chicken, or even shrimp.

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