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
- 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
- Protein 10.86 g Good Source
- Carbs 28.06 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.05 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.94 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 24.2 mg Moderate
- Sodium 492.4 mg High
- Fiber 3.05 g Moderate
- Sugar 7.49 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.04 g Low Source
- Calcium 34.23 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.4 mg Low Source
- Potassium 509.57 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 161.78 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 14.22 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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