Collard Greens

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

Prep/Cook Time: 1 Hour 20 Minutes, Servings: 6

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.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: 39 Calories, Total Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Carbohydrates: 6 g, Fiber: 3 g, Protein: 2 g, Sodium: 137 mg

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