Coconut Ginger Collards

Far more than just a side dish, a delicious bowl of greens has the power to heal the soul. Unlike most collards recipes that call for lard, a ham hock, or a smoked turkey neck, this recipe is vibrantly vegan—not by fad but rather by foodways. Like much of the food celebrated and enjoyed throughout the South, this dish is rooted in West African ingredients and techniques that have evolved over time, generation by generation. Cooking greens with coconut milk and ginger in a more plant-forward