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Braised Collard Greens With Garlic
A nutritional powerhouse, and a classic southern dish these collard greens with garlic get a healthy makeover.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
61 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch red chili flakes
- 4 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- 12 c collard greens sliced in 2 in strips
- 1 ham hock (optional)
- 1 c chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 tbs sugar
- 2 tbs lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium high heat and add olive oil, chili flakes and sliced garlic.
- Stir and cook for 30-60 seconds to allow juices to be released.
- Add collards and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir collards around to allow them to get coated in the oil and spices.
- Add ham hock, chicken broth and sugar.
- Bring to a boil them turn to low.
- Place lid on the greens and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Add lemon juice right before serving and check for seasoning.
- Add salt and pepper if needed.
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Notes
- Excellent source of Vitamin A and C. Good source Calcium.
Nutrition Information
Calories
61kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
10.7g
(4%)
Protein
3.2g
(6%)
Fat
1.6g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Sodium
446mg
(19%)
Fiber
3.9g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 61kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.7g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.2g | 6% |
| Fat | 1.6g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 446mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.