Collard Greens
How to make the best Southern Collard Greens! Full of flavorful ingredients and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 2 bunches Collard Greens
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup Onions Diced
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 4-5 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 Turkey Leg Fully-cooked
- 1 Tbsp White Distilled Vinegar
- Salt To taste
- Ground Black Pepper To taste
Equipment
- Large Pot
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil. Add onions and saute until tender.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until garlic is fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and add the turkey leg. Bring to a boil.
- Add collard greens and reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cover and cook collard for 1 hour (or longer depending on your desired tenderness), stirring regularly.
- Once done, stir and then taste the broth and the greens. (add a little water if the broth is too bold for your liking)
- Stir in vinegar and smoked salt, and black pepper if desired.
- Serve collard greens with pieces of the smoked turkey leg and hot sauce if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Collard Greens
Amount per Serving
Calories
263
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
100
mg
33
%
Sodium
815
mg
35
%
Potassium
593
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
30
g
60
%
Vitamin A
3882
IU
78
%
Vitamin C
28
mg
34
%
Calcium
211
mg
21
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Bell Pepper, Chicken Broth, Collard Greens, Garlic, Olive Oil, Onion, Red Pepper Flakes, Salt, Turkey, White Distilled Vinegar