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Healthy Southern Greens

This collard green recipe delivers healthy comfort food right to your plate. You'll get a taste of the South with the smokey flavors in this side dish.
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: Low-Carb, Quick and Easy
Servings: 4
Calories: 190kcal
Author: Chef Sallie

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds collard greens stems removed, leaves roughly chopped
  • 1/4 pound turkey ham chopped into 1" pieces
  • 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • 1 yellow onion chopped fine
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth or stock
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, until greens are tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 770mg | Potassium: 645mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 12626IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 559mg | Iron: 2mg |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 4
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 4