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Ingredients
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2 bunches collard greens
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2 bunches mustard greens
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2 bunches turnip greens
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4 cups chicken broth, divided
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3 tablespoons salt
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½ cup vegetable oil
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½ cup cooked real bacon bits
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½ cup white sugar
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4 cloves garlic, sliced
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Remove leaves from collard, mustard, and turnip greens; discard stems. Gently wash leaves in warm water to remove all soil and sand. Partially fill a clean sink with warm water; stir in 2 cups chicken broth and 3 tablespoons salt. Allow greens to soak in chicken broth mixture for 10 minutes.
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Scoop greens into a colander and allow to drain; do not rinse. Discard chicken broth mixture down the sink.
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Pour remaining 2 cups chicken broth into a large pot; mix in greens.
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Stir in vegetable oil, bacon bits, sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
174 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
17g | Carbs |
6g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 174 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 9% |
Cholesterol 5mg | 2% |
Sodium 2250mg | 98% |
Total Carbohydrate 17g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 17% |
Total Sugars 9g | |
Protein 6g | 11% |
Vitamin C 77mg | 86% |
Calcium 207mg | 16% |
Iron 1mg | 7% |
Potassium 385mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.