COLLARD GREENS & RICE OR LENTILS

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This collard greens recipe is delicious and so easy! Not only does this make a great New Year's Day recipe, it will be a recipe you want to make year round. Beef broth adds a great savory flavor to the rice and collard greens. Crushed red pepper brings just a bit of heat. We loved the smoked sausage addition to make this a main...

Provided by Peggy Sue Ross

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pkg frozen collard greens, 10 oz each
32 oz carton of beef broth
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
1 Tbsp dried chopped onion
1 Tbsp butter or margarine
1 dash(es) Lea & Perrins Worcestershire, generous dash
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch hot paprika
1 lb kielbasa (any kind) cut into bite size pieces (optional)
1 c long grain rice or red lentils

Steps:

  • 1. Bring collard greens, beef broth, red pepper flakes, dried onion, margarine, Worcestershire, nutmeg & paprika to a boil.
  • 2. Add rice or lentils, reduce heat and cover. Cook for 20 minutes or until most liquid is absorbed.
  • 3. Add sliced smoked sausage for a main dish.
  • 4. This reheats nicely for great leftovers!

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