[NEW] Collard Greens

Collard greens a tough and fibrous, which means they can stand up to a good cooking more than many greens. They also lack the bitterness that often accompanies dark, leafy greens. Flavoring the water is the trick to making them appealing to any dinner guest.
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Prep Time: 5 min.
Cook Time: 3 hours 30 min.
Total Time: 3 hours 35 mins
8 Servings
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[NEW] Collard Greens

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs. collard greens
  • 3 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth 2 onions, chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp. pepper

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Instructions

  1. Wash and cut the collard greens and place them in a large stockpot. Add the remaining ingredients and enough water to cover.
  2. Cook on low until tender, stirring occasionally (3 hours).

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per container
Serving size 356 g
Amount per serving
Calories 105
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 67.4mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 17.6g 6%
Dietary Fiber 9.87g 35%
Total Sugars 2.8g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 9.2g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 542mg 40%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Potassium 628.1mg 15%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Score Breakdown

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  • Fiber
  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • Whole Grains
− Less
  • Additives to Limit
  • Added Sodium
  • Added Sugar
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