Description
Savory Southern Collard Greens are a delicious and comforting dish that embodies the flavors of the South. This recipe is perfect for those looking to enjoy a hearty and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs collard greens, washed and chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 smoked turkey leg (or ham hock)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil 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 smoked turkey leg and vegetable broth to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the chopped collard greens to the pot, stirring to combine.
- Cover and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until greens are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the smoked turkey leg and use vegetable broth.
- Collard greens can be prepared ahead of time and reheated.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg