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Boiled Collard Greens
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Servings:
8 (356 g) as an appetizerPrep Time:
5 minutesCook Time:
210 minutes
Ingredients
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.
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
Directions
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
| Nutritional Facts | |
| Servings | 8 (356 g) |
| Base Nutrients | |
| Calories | 105 kcal (5%) |
| Calories from Fat | 18 kcal (0%) |
| Total Fat | 2 g (3%) |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g (2%) |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg (0%) |
| Sodium | 67 mg (3%) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 18 g (6%) |
| Dietary Fiber | 10 g (39%) |
| Protein | 9 g (15%) |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | n/a |
| Vitamin C | 83 mg (93%) |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 542 mg (42%) |
| Iron | 1 mg (8%) |
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