Spicy Collard Greens

Cook: 60 min Cuisine: Southern

Spicy collard greens offer a smoky, flavorful side with a hint of heat, perfect for comforting dinners or Southern-inspired meals. Rich in flavor and easy to prepare.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 2 1/2 lb collards, rinsed well and stripped from stems

Instructions

  1. In a large stockpot, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
  2. Add salt, red pepper flakes, Tabasco sauce, and sugar; mix well.
  3. Add about 3 cups of water.
  4. Add collards.
  5. Cover and cook for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add water if needed during cooking.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

419 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.9g 10% DV
Total Fat 33.3g 43% DV
Carbs 27.9g 10% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 3.3g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10143mg 100% DV
Potassium 234.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 158mcg 18% DV
Vitamin C 47.1mg 52% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 66.8mg 5% DV
Iron 2.1mg 12% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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