How to Make The Right Way to Cook Greens! - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking to incorporate more leafy greens into your diet, then you've come to the right place. In this recipe, we'll teach you the right way to cook greens to maximize their flavor and nutritional value. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and will have you enjoying delicious and nutritious greens in no time.

Greens such as kale, spinach, collard greens, and Swiss chard are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber that a...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup bacon drippings
  • 4 bunches collard greens, tough stems removed
  • salt to taste
  • 3 cups water, or more as needed (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat bacon drippings in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir greens in hot drippings until limp, tender, and significantly reduced in size, 1 to 4 minutes, depending on how tough the greens are. Season with salt and serve straight from the skillet.
  • If you prefer extra-tender greens, add 3 cups water to greens in the skillet; season with salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 hour, adding more water as needed.
  • Nutrition

    217 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 84mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 99mg
    • Calcium: 411mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 475mg