bought collard greens- now what? 8)

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yarmiah
yarmiah Posts: 325 Member
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Looking for info on how to prepare and/or simple healthy recipes.

THANKS!

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  • Junepal
    Junepal Posts: 148 Member
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    I usually just saute them with garlic & red pepper flakes or add them to my homemade soups.

    But here is an heartier alternative

    Ingredients

    1/4 cup olive oil
    2 tablespoons minced garlic
    5 cups chicken stock
    1 smoked turkey drumstick
    5 bunches collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
    salt and black pepper to taste
    1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
    Directions

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic, and gently saute until light brown. Pour in the chicken stock, and add the turkey leg. Cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes.
    Add the collard greens to the cooking pot, and turn the heat up to medium-high. Let the greens cook down for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Reduce heat to medium, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue to cook until the greens are tender and dark green, 45 to 60 minutes. Drain greens, reserving liquid. Mix in red pepper flakes if desired. Use liquid to reheat leftovers.
    Nutritional Information

    Amount Per Serving Calories: 142 | Total Fat: 7.9g | Cholesterol: 23mg

    http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/food-nutrition/natural-foods/natural-weight-loss-food-collard-greens-ga.htm

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