Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 pound collard greens, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped ham hock
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
30-45 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the ham hock over medium heat until fat renders out.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery and cook until softened about 5 minutes.
- Add the collard greens, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until the collard greens are tender.
- Stir in the apple cider vinegar and serve.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 125 per serving
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Vitamin C: 20% of the Daily Value
Dish Characteristics:
- Tender and flavorfulcollard greens
- Smoky flavor from the ham hock
- Brightened by the apple cider vinegar
- A healthy and satisfying side dish
User Comments:
- "These collard greens were so delicious! They had a perfect balance of flavors and were cooked to perfection."
- "I've never been a fan of collard greens, but this recipe changed my mind. They were so tasty!"
- "These greens were amazing! I served them with roast chicken and they were a perfect complement."
- "I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the ham hock and they were still delicious."
- "I love that this recipe is so easy to make. It's a great way to get your daily dose of greens."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have a ham hock, you can substitute 1/4 cup of diced bacon.
- You can also add other vegetables to this recipe, such as potatoes, carrots, or tomatoes.
- To thicken the greens, you can add a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water) and cook until thickened.
- Collard greens can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
