Collard Greens

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Collard greens are meltingly tender when cooked for a long period of time. Smoked turkey in place of bacon adds the traditional smoky taste.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh collard greens

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

  • 1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 smoked turkey neck bone or smoked turkey drumstick bone

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Wash collard greens thoroughly. Cut off stems and discard. Coarsely chop collard greens and set aside. (You should have about 9 cups packed.) Heat oil in a 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook about 5 minutes or until tender.

  2. Add collard greens, broth, bone and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 1 hour or until collard greens are tender. Remove bone and drain off any excess liquid. Serve warm with a slotted spoon.

Tips

Tip: If using a turkey drumstick, remove meat and reserve for another use; use only the bone for this recipe.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

39 Calories
1g Fat
6g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1/3 cup
Calories 39
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 5%
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Vitamin A 5460IU 109%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Folate 146mcg 36%
Sodium 138mg 6%
Calcium 122mg 9%
Iron 0mg 1%
Magnesium 9mg 2%
Potassium 144mg 3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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