Southern Collard Greens

Collard greens have been a staple in Southern cuisine for centuries and are often associated with good luck and prosperity.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Southern Collard Greens

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Vegetable Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 bunch Collard Greens
• 1 piece Smoked Ham Hock
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 cup Vegetable Broth
• 2 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• to taste optional Hot Sauce

Instructions

1. Remove the tough stems from the collard greens and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a large pot, add the smoked ham hock, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cover with water and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
4. Add the collard greens to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the greens are tender.
5. Stir in the vegetable broth, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 10 minutes.
6. Remove the ham hock from the pot and shred the meat. Discard the bone and return the meat to the pot.
7. Serve the Southern collard greens hot, with hot sauce on the side if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 2g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.