Braised Collard Greens
Braised Collard Greens simmer in a smoky, pork-enriched broth with ham hocks and salt pork, rounded by a touch of sugar and gentle heat from red pepper flakes. Tender greens soak up the savory stock and finish with a splash of red wine vinegar for brightness. A soulful side dish ideal alongside roast meats or holiday spreads.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Braised Collard Greens, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 20
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the chicken stock, ham hocks, salt pork, onion, bay leaves, sugar, and pepper flakes in a large pot and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to maintain a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
- 2
Add the collard greens to the pot and bring back to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the greens are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- Calories 497.41 kcal High 25%
- Protein 32.57 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 20.93 g 8%
- Total Fat 25.99 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 4.68 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.06 g High --
- Cholesterol 93.34 mg High 31%
- Sodium 2818.18 mg High 123%
- Dietary Fiber 2.34 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 6.45 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 35.1 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.72 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 651.14 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 183.38 mcg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin C 11.45 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Braised Collard Greens is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bone In Ham, Chicken Stock, Collard Greens, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 497.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Braised Collard Greens made of?
- The main ingredients are Bone-In Ham, Chicken Stock, Collard Greens, Diced Onion, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Braised Collard Greens?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 497.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Braised Collard Greens easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Braised Collard Greens healthy?
- Braised Collard Greens has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 497.41 calories and 32.57 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2818.18 mg (123% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.68 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions and Alcohol, 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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