Collard Ribbons with Sesame

If you’re a fan of collards, you’ll appreciate the chewy assertiveness of the short-cooked vegetable as much as the mellowed softness of the long-simmered—and be surprised by the smoky meatiness of this vegetarian dish. I like this firm form as a partner for whole grains, such as kamut, wheat, or buckwheat. Round out the meal with steamed Buttercup or kabocha type squash.