Best Fiesta Mixed Greens Recipes

JESSICA B. HARRIS' MIXED GREENS

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These leafy vegetables are as much a staple around the world as they are in the South.

Provided by Jessica B. Harris

Time 2h55m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 pounds mixed fresh collard, mustard, and/or turnip greens
8 bacon slices, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Toppings: hot sauce; chopped onions; additional chopped, cooked bacon; and Spicy Vinegar

Steps:

Wash mixed fresh greens well, picking them over to remove any brown spots or blemishes. Drain well. Discard any discolored outer leaves, and remove and discard thick ribs. Tear greens into 3- to 4-inch pieces.
Place chopped bacon in a large Dutch oven. Cook over medium, stirring often, until translucent and bottom of Dutch oven is coated with rendered bacon fat, about 8 minutes. Add greens and 6 cups water, and bring to a boil over medium. Reduce heat to low. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender, about 2 hours. Stir in salt and pepper. Add desired toppings.

PERFECT MIXED GREENS

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A delicious mixture of greens. The washing process is the most important part for these tender, tasty greens. Don't forget the sugar! If you follow directions exactly, you'll have the most perfect greens ever!

Provided by Mama Luvs Papa

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 bunches collard greens
2 bunches mustard greens
2 bunches turnip greens
3 tablespoons salt
4 cups chicken broth, divided
½ cup vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, sliced
½ cup cooked real bacon bits
½ cup white sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Pull the leaf portions of the collard, mustard, and turnip greens away from the tough stems, and discard the stems. Gently wash the greens in warm water to remove all soil and sand. Partially fill a clean sink with warm water, and stir in 3 tablespoons of salt and 2 cups of chicken broth; allow greens to soak in the mixture for 10 minutes. Scoop up the greens and allow to drain in a colander; discard used chicken broth. Do not rinse the greens.
Pour the remaining 2 cups of chicken broth into a large pot, and mix in the greens. Stir in vegetable oil, garlic, bacon bits, and sugar, and season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the greens are tender, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 2250.4 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

FIESTA CORN AND BEANS

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Bursting with southwestern flavors, the zesty veggie medley here can be served as a side dish or a meatless meal-in-one. The dollop of yogurt is a cool, creamy finishing touch. -Gerald Hetrick, Erie, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 3h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Optional toppings: Plain yogurt and sliced ripe olives

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onion and peppers in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the beans, corn, tomatoes and seasonings., Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated through. Serve with yogurt and olives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges