Ingredients
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2 bunches collard greens
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2 bunches mustard greens
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2 bunches turnip greens
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4 cups chicken broth, divided
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3 tablespoons salt
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½ cup vegetable oil
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½ cup cooked real bacon bits
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½ cup white sugar
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4 cloves garlic, sliced
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Remove leaves from collard, mustard, and turnip greens; discard stems. Gently wash leaves in warm water to remove all soil and sand. Partially fill a clean sink with warm water; stir in 2 cups chicken broth and 3 tablespoons salt. Allow greens to soak in chicken broth mixture for 10 minutes.
![Leaves removed from greens, and soaking in water, chicken broth and salt.]()
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Scoop greens into a colander and allow to drain; do not rinse. Discard chicken broth mixture down the sink.
![Greens placed in a colander to drain.]()
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Pour remaining 2 cups chicken broth into a large pot; mix in greens.
![Chicken broth and greens mixed together in a large pot.]()
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Stir in vegetable oil, bacon bits, sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
![Vegetable oil, bacon bits, garlic, salt, pepper and sugar added to greens.]()
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Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
![Tender greens after simmering for an hour.]()
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 174 | Calories |
| 11g | Fat |
| 17g | Carbs |
| 6g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 174 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 11g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 9% |
| Cholesterol 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium 2250mg | 98% |
| Total Carbohydrate 17g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 17% |
| Total Sugars 9g | |
| Protein 6g | 11% |
| Vitamin C 77mg | 86% |
| Calcium 207mg | 16% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 385mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
