Braised Greens
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

These greens are accented with ham, garlic, and jalapeno pepper. The secret to this recipe's success is using an assortment of greens.


Braised Greens

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Servings: 10-3/4-cup servings
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Related Categories: Chard, Collard Greens, Garlic, Greens, Ham, Kale, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Quick and Easy

 
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Ingredients
  • 5 lb.
    assorted greens: collard, kale, mustard, beet, and turnip
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  • 2 Tbsp.
    olive oil
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  • 1 cup
    finely chopped fully cooked country ham or ham
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  • 6 cloves
    minced garlic
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  • 1 medium
    jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
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  • 1/3 cup
    chicken broth
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  • 1 Tbsp.
    packed brown sugar
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  • 1/4 tsp.
    coarsely ground black pepper
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    Balsamic or cider vinegar (optional)
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Directions
1.
Remove stems and thick ribs from greens. In large saucepan of boiling water immerse greens, one-fourth at a time, for 30 seconds. Remove greens with tongs to colander. Rinse under cold running water; cool. Coarsely chop.
2.
In 4-quart Dutch oven heat oil over medium-high heat. Add ham, garlic, and jalapeno; cook and stir 1 minute. Add broth and brown sugar; stir to dissolve sugar. Add greens and black pepper; cook and stir until heated through. Serve immediately; sprinkle with vinegar. Makes 10 (3/4-cup) servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 86, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Total Sugar 2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 44%, Calcium 18%, Iron 2%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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