Billy's Favorite Smoky Collard Greens
Billy's Favorite Smoky Collard Greens deliver deep Southern-style flavor without ham hocks. Sweet notes of brown sugar and molasses balance a pronounced smokiness, while tender collards simmer with onion and garlic for a rich, soulful side. Serve alongside barbecue, roasted mains, or holiday spreads when you want bold, comforting greens.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Billy's Favorite Smoky Collard Greens, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pot.
- 2
Sauté the onion and the garlic until the onions are translucent.
- 3
Place the chopped collard greens in the pot and add water to cover.
- 4
Stir in the brown sugar, molasses, and liquid smoke.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper.
- 6
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the greens are tender.
- Calories 241.64 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 10.86 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 28.06 g 10%
- Total Fat 10.05 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.94 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 24.2 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 492.4 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 3.05 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 7.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 34.23 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.4 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 509.57 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 161.78 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 14.22 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Billy's Favorite Smoky Collard Greens is a Soul Food side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Collard Greens, Diced Onion, and Liquid Smoke. Each serving provides about 241.64 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Billy's Favorite Smoky Collard Greens?
- It is a Soul Food recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Billy's Favorite Smoky Collard Greens made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Collard Greens, Diced Onion, Liquid Smoke, Minced Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Billy's Favorite Smoky Collard Greens?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 241.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Billy's Favorite Smoky Collard Greens easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Billy's Favorite Smoky Collard Greens healthy?
- Billy's Favorite Smoky Collard Greens has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 241.64 calories and 10.86 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 492.4 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.94 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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