Best Liberian Style Collard Greens Recipes
PAN-FRIED COLLARD GREENS
Collard greens are a mainstay of Liberian cuisine, brought to the country from the United States by formerly enslaved Africans. Here is a classic Liberian preparation that's spicy with habaneros (Liberia is known for being the "Pepper Coast" of Africa), and rich with the flavors of ham, turkey and chicken. Each meat brings a distinct taste, creating the base for a gravy that you'll want to spoon over rice. This is one of those vegetable dishes that's hearty enough to be a main, whether it's for Thanksgiving - which is celebrated in Liberia with foods like this one - or any other gathering.
Provided by Priya Krishna
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Wash collard greens in a bowl full of water with vinegar and salt. Drain and repeat if needed, until the water is clear. Roll the leaves up into tight bunches and cut into thin strips. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high, and add turkey and ham hock. Boil for 10 minutes, and then rinse and dry the meat. Clean out the pot.
- In a blender or food processor, purée onions and peppers. Return the pot to high heat, and add turkey, ham hock, about three-quarters of the onion and pepper purée, along with broth, chicken seasoning, seasoned salt and Maggi cube if using. Bring to a boil, and cook until the liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 40 minutes. Add the dried fish, if using.
- Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat oil over medium. Add remaining onion and pepper purée, along with collard greens. Cover and cook, stirring frequently, until greens are wilted and tender, about 30 minutes.
- Once stock is reduced, lower heat to medium, add cooked greens and cook, stirring well, for 5 to 10 minutes to incorporate flavors and thicken the broth. Serve with rice.
SOUTHERN STYLE COLLARD GREENS
Southern-style greens like my mama use to make.
Provided by tybright31
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 4h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine onions, ham hocks, and garlic in a stockpot; add chicken broth. Cook mixture over medium heat until meat is falling off the bone, about 2 hours.
- Stir collard greens, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper into the broth mixture; cook until greens have reached desired tenderness, about 2 more hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 33.9 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1686.5 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
"EAT THEM RIGHT OUT OF THE POT" VEGETARIAN COLLARD GREENS
I've been making collard greens for years but my newly vegetarian daughter won't eat them prepared with the usual fatback used for seasoning anymore. I made this recipe up one afternoon and my family has been clamoring for these ever since! Really great flavors that meld together over the entire cooking time. They really are so good. They try to eat them right out of the pot! Serve with some hot sauce and vinegar on the side with your favorite meal. I promise you won't have any leftovers they are so good!
Provided by Creative Caterer
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 3h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Fill a large stockpot halfway with water; add vinegar, seafood seasoning, and olive oil. Bring liquid to a boil.
- Mix collard greens, jalapeno peppers, and garlic into boiling water; return to a boil. Cover stockpot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until greens are very tender, 3 to 4 hours.
- Drain water from greens and mash garlic cloves; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 438.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
EASY COLLARD GREENS
Easy southern collards the whole family will enjoy. Seasoning measurements are approximated; adjust to preferred taste.
Provided by tammyhart
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 2h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine collard greens, bacon, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, and cayenne pepper in a stock pot. Pour enough water over the greens mixture to cover completely. Bring the water to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer until the greens are tender, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 9.7 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1006 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
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