Long-Simmered Collard Greens
Long-Simmered Collard Greens bring together tender collards infused with smoky bacon and a gentle kick of jalapeño heat. The slow cooking coaxes out a rich, savory depth balanced by a clean, peppery finish, making it perfect alongside roasted meats or as a comforting Dinner side for gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook8 hrs 20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Long-Simmered Collard Greens, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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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- 16
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the collard greens in a large pot; cover them with salted water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low; simmer until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and move the greens to a slow cooker.
- 2
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Crumble the bacon; save the drippings.
- 3
Add the chicken stock, bacon, drippings, and jalapeño slices to the slow cooker; season with salt and black pepper. Cover the slow cooker. Cook on Low for 8 hours or overnight.
- Calories 78.13 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 7.04 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 5.37 g 2%
- Total Fat 3.47 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 1.0 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 9.73 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 418.87 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 0.9 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 7.06 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.39 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 145.21 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 42.04 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 11.43 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.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Long Simmered Collard Greens is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 8 hrs 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, and Collard Greens. Each serving provides about 78.13 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Long-Simmered Collard Greens made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, Collard Greens, Jalapeño Pepper. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Long-Simmered Collard Greens?
- About 8 hrs 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 8 hrs 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 78.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Long-Simmered Collard Greens easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Long-Simmered Collard Greens healthy?
- Long-Simmered Collard Greens has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 78.13 calories and 7.04 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 418.87 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.0 g (5% of the Daily Value). 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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