Description
Southern Collard Greens are a traditional Southern dish known for their rich flavor and nutritional benefits. This recipe reveals the secret to making them perfectly tender and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs collard greens, washed and chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 smoked ham hock or turkey leg (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add the collard greens to the pot and stir to combine.
- Pour in the broth and add the smoked ham hock or turkey leg if using.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until greens are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and use vegetable broth.
- Collard greens can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- They can also be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Southern Collard Greens, Collard Greens Recipe, Southern Cuisine, Healthy Greens