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Collard Greens

Collard Greens are an easy and delicious side dish that is a great way to use up leftover ham bones or a smoked ham hock.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 6 1 cup each
Calories: 160 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. chopped collard greens $2.99
  • 1 yellow onion $0.37
  • 4 cloves garlic $0.32
  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil $0.04
  • 1 smoked ham hock* $1.50
  • 4 cups chicken broth $0.64
  • 1 tsp sugar $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.02

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the collard greens by removing the stems and then chopping the leaves into one to two-inch pieces (or use bagged, pre-chopped collard greens). Place the collard greens in a colander and rinse well.
  2. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add the onion and garlic to a large soup pot along with the cooking oil. Sauté over medium heat until the onions are soft and translucent.
  3. Add the washed collard greens, ham hock, sugar, red pepper, black pepper, and chicken broth to the pot. Stir briefly to combine.
  4. Place a lid on the pot and allow it to come up to a simmer. Once simmering, turn the heat down to low and let the green simmer for one hour, with a lid, stirring occasionally.
  5. After simmering for one hour, taste the greens and see if they are simmered to your desired tenderness. If not, simmer longer.
  6. Remove the ham hock and pull the meat from the bone. Chop the ham into small pieces, then stir it back into the greens.
  7. Give the collard greens a final taste and adjust the salt, sugar, or other seasonings to your liking. Serve hot with your favorite meal!

Notes

  • *You can substitute the ham hock with a ham bone, smoked turkey wing, salt pork, pancetta, or ham.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 160kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 10g (15%) Sodium 667mg (28%) Fiber 3g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 61 cup each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 160kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 10g 15%
Sodium 667mg 28%
Fiber 3g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.