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A leafy vegetable that is related to cabbage, broccoli, and kale is collard greens.Although most popular in the American South, collard greens can be found in many grocery stores across North America and beyond.You will need to store your greens properly in order to make sure they stay fresh and delicious.Depending on when you plan on using them, this can be done in a number of ways.

If you want to store fresh greens, place them in an air-tight plastic bag.Push out as much air as you can before you seal the bag.If you want to use the greens within a few days, place them in the refrigerator's crisper drawer.Don't forget to rinse the greens off before you use them, since they tend to harbor a lot of dirt.You can keep collard greens in your freezer for a long time.Did the summary help you?