Description
Savory Southern Collard Greens is a comforting dish that embodies the flavors of the South, perfect for any 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
- 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 well.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add the smoked turkey leg.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes, or 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 cooked longer for a softer texture.
- Serve with cornbread for a complete Southern meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- 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: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg