Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey

Collard greens fans will love this simple side dish recipe for zesty collard greens simmered with smoked turkey.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 441 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 3 pounds smoked turkey legs
• 1 medium jalapeno pepper, very thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons salt, or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons chicken base
• 5 bunches collard greens - rinsed, trimmed, and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Remove meat from turkey legs and cut. Set aside with bones.

Step 2

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add jalapeno and garlic; saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add turkey meat and bones; cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 3

Add salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Add water and chicken base; bring to a boil.

Step 4

Boil for 3 minutes, then reduce heat to a simmer. Add greens, cover, and simmer until greens are limp and tender, about 5 more minutes. Remove bones before serving.