Blanching is the process of briefly cooking a vegetable in boiling water and then plunging it into ice water to stop the cooking. Blanching brightens the color of the collard greens and softens them up just enough to make crisp-tender wraps.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eYou'll find other recipes that skip this step, but I think it makes a huge difference in the delightfulness of the final dish. It's quick and easy, and you should do it.u003cbr/u003e