Tasty Collard Greens
Tasty Collard Greens features long-simmered greens infused with smoky depth from a turkey drumstick, balanced by mellow garlic and a gentle kick of crushed red pepper. The broth-soaked leaves turn silky and tender, delivering a savory, satisfying bite that’s perfect alongside roasted meats or as a hearty side for a comforting dinner.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tasty Collard 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
- 91 / 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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- 6
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and gently sauté until fragrant and golden brown, about 1 minute. Pour in the chicken stock and add the turkey leg; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- 2
Add the collard greens and raise the heat to medium-high. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens have cooked down, about 45 minutes.
- 3
Lower the heat to medium. Season with salt and pepper to taste; cover and keep cooking until the greens are tender and dark green, 45 to 60 minutes.
- 4
Drain the greens, reserving the cooking liquid. Stir in red pepper flakes if desired. Use the reserved cooking liquid to reheat leftovers.
- Calories 321.0 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 22.52 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 10.22 g 4%
- Total Fat 20.82 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 5.04 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 79.67 mg High 27%
- Sodium 791.03 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 1.29 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 0.85 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 28.37 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.08 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 223.7 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 93.81 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 6.68 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Tasty Collard Greens is made with 7 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 2 hrs 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Stock, Collard Greens, Minced Garlic, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 321.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tasty Collard Greens made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Stock, Collard Greens, Minced Garlic, Olive Oil, Red Pepper Flakes. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tasty Collard Greens?
- About 2 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 321.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tasty Collard Greens easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Tasty Collard Greens healthy?
- Tasty Collard Greens has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 321.0 calories and 22.52 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 791.03 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.04 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, 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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