Tasty Collard Greens
A hearty Southern dish made with collard greens and smoked turkey, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- olive oil (0.25 cup)
- minced garlic (2 tablespoons)
- chicken stock (5 cups)
- smoked turkey drumstick (1 )
- collard greens (5 bunches)
- salt (0 )
- black pepper (0 )
- crushed red pepper flakes (1 tablespoon)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic; gently sauté until fragrant and golden brown, about 1 minute. Pour in chicken stock and add turkey leg; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add collard greens and increase heat to medium-high. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until greens have cooked down, about 45 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium. Season with salt and pepper to taste; cover and continue to cook until greens are tender and dark green, 45 to 60 minutes.
- Drain greens, reserving cooking liquid. Mix in red pepper flakes if desired. Use reserved cooking liquid to reheat leftovers.
Nutrition
(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)
- kcal: 142
- fat: 8 g
- sats: 1 g
- carbs: 11 g
- fibre: 5 g
- protein: 10 g
- salt: 0 g