Dump and Start Instant Pot Collard Greens
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Dump and Start Instant Pot Collard Greens
Description
This recipe layers trimmed and washed collard greens over a mix of chicken broth, Creole seasoning, sliced green onions, minced garlic, and a fully cooked smoked turkey leg in the Instant Pot. It cooks under high pressure for 27 minutes, after which the turkey meat is shredded and returned to the pot. The flavors of smoke, spice, and greens meld into a cohesive dish with tender, flavorful collards.
The result is a hearty side with a balance of smoky and spicy notes enhanced by the turkey and seasonings. The collard greens soften fully while remaining pleasant in texture. This pressure cooking technique significantly reduces traditional cooking times while preserving flavor.
This dish pairs well with Southern-inspired meals and can accompany fried or roasted meats. Adjust red pepper flakes and salt to taste for desired heat and seasoning.
Useful notes include pressing the collards down in the pot to ensure proper cooking space, and substituting smoked paprika if smoked meat isn't available. The recipe cautions against overfilling the Instant Pot to allow proper cooking volume. Preparation time excludes pressure build-up and release durations.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth 350mL
- 1- 2 tsp creole seasoning
- 4 green onions sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 smoked turkey leg fully cooked
- 1 lb collard greens trimmed and washed, 450g
- red pepper flakes optional
- sea salt to taste, flakes
Instructions
- Add broth, seasoning, green onion, garlic cloves and smoked turkey leg to the Instant Pot.
- Top with the collard greens, remembering to push them down to fit in the pot by using the end of a spatula.
- Lock the Instant Pot lid, turn the valve to sealing position, and cook on pressure cook (manual ) on high pressure for 27 minutes.
- When done, perform a quick pressure release (QPR) and then open the lid carefully.
- Remove the turkey leg (the meat should falling off the bone tender), shred, and place it back into the Instant Pot insert.
- Season with salt, if desired, and serve.
Notes
- Press the collard greens down with a spatula to fit them properly inside the Instant Pot for even cooking.
- If you lack smoked meat, adding smoked paprika can replicate the smoked flavor effectively.
- Do not overfill the Instant Pot with greens to ensure they cook correctly.
- Cooking time stated does not include time to reach and release pressure.
- This recipe yields about 3 Blue Plan SmartPoints per serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3218IU | 64% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 154mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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