Chef Scott's Spicy Braised Mixed Greens
Chef Scott's Spicy Braised Mixed Greens brings together collard, turnip, and mustard greens slowly simmered with smoky bacon, onion, and garlic until tender and richly seasoned. The broth infuses each bite with warmth and a gentle heat from red pepper flakes, perfect alongside roast meats or as a hearty side for Sunday dinners.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef Scott's Spicy Braised Mixed Greens, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- 2
Cook and stir bacon in the hot oil until crisp, then remove the bacon from the pot, crumble it, and return it to the pot; this takes 7 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Add onion to the bacon and cook, stirring, until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir the garlic into the bacon mixture and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Add the collard greens, turnip greens, and mustard greens, then cook and stir until the greens begin to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 6
Pour the chicken broth into the pot and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer until the greens are tender, about 45 minutes.
- Calories 286.19 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 17.39 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 13.52 g 5%
- Total Fat 18.85 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 4.4 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 41.51 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 1094.24 mg High 48%
- Dietary Fiber 3.56 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 3.53 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 92.97 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.02 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 447.55 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 232.03 mcg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin C 43.15 mg Good Source 48%
- 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
Chef Scott's Spicy Braised Mixed Greens is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Center Cut Bacon, Chicken Broth, and Collard Greens. Each serving provides about 286.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef Scott's Spicy Braised Mixed Greens made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Center-Cut Bacon, Chicken Broth, Collard Greens, Minced Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef Scott's Spicy Braised Mixed Greens?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 286.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef Scott's Spicy Braised Mixed Greens easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Chef Scott's Spicy Braised Mixed Greens healthy?
- Chef Scott's Spicy Braised Mixed Greens has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 286.19 calories and 17.39 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1094.24 mg (48% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.4 g (22% 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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