Best 7 Celestes Collard Greens With Turkey Recipes

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**Southern Collard Greens:**

With a long history in African American cuisine, collard greens hold a special place in Southern food culture. Traditionally braised with smoked meats and seasoned with aromatic spices, these hearty greens offer a symphony of flavors and textures. The aroma of sautéed onions and garlic fills the air, mingling with the smoky notes of ham hocks or turkey and the subtle bitterness of collard greens. As the pot simmers, a rich broth emerges, infused with the essence of each ingredient, ready to be served as a comforting side dish or even as a main course.

**Recipes available:**
- Collard Greens with Turkey: A healthier take on the classic recipe, this dish features tender collard greens braised with flavorful turkey instead of pork.

- Collard Greens with Ham Hocks: This traditional recipe showcases the smoky and salty goodness of ham hocks, creating a deeply satisfying and savory dish.

- Slow Cooker Collard Greens: For those short on time, this recipe offers a convenient and hands-off approach. Simply toss all ingredients into a slow cooker and let it work its magic, resulting in tender greens ready to enjoy.

- Cajun Collard Greens: This recipe adds a spicy kick to the classic dish, incorporating Creole seasoning and cayenne pepper for a flavorful twist.

- Collard Greens Soup: For a comforting and nourishing meal, this recipe transforms collard greens into a hearty and flavorful soup, perfect for chilly days.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SOUTHERN COLLARD GREENS WITH SMOKED TURKEY LEG AND ROASTED GARLIC



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Collard greens are found in every Southern household. I want to keep that tradition alive, but let's freshen and quicken it up! My pop of sweet roasted garlic brings added flavor to any table.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head garlic, 1/3 top removed and reserved for another use
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if needed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium sweet onion, roughly chopped
One 1 1/2-pound smoked turkey leg
1 quart chicken stock
2 pounds collard greens, stems intact, cut into chiffonade
2 to 3 dashes hot sauce, plus more for serving
2 teaspoons honey

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place the garlic on a 6-by-6-inch piece of foil, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Wrap the garlic in the foil and roast until the garlic is softened and fragrant, about 45 minutes. Set aside until ready to use.
  • Add the butter and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook until the butter is melted. Add the onions, season with salt and cook until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the turkey leg and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the stock, add a few grinds black pepper and bring to a simmer, about 5 minutes.
  • Once simmering, add the collard greens to the Dutch oven, stirring to rotate the greens from the bottom to the top. Add 2 cups of water, leaving the collards fully submerged. Cover and cook until the liquid has almost completely evaporated and the turkey leg is tender, 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. Add water if needed to keep the collards simmering.
  • Lower the heat, remove the turkey leg and set aside to cool slightly. Stir in the hot sauce and honey. Remove the garlic from the foil and squeeze the roasted garlic from the skins over the collards. Use a fork to shred the meat from the turkey leg; return the meat and skin to the collards. Season with salt and pepper to taste and remove from the heat. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the collards to a serving dish and serve immediately with your favorite hot sauce if desired.

GINA'S BEST COLLARD GREENS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 bundles collard greens
4 cups salted water
3 large smoked ham hocks
1 cup sugar
Salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Thoroughly wash collard greens. Be sure to pull leaves apart and remove any sand. Chop collard greens.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of salted water to a simmer. Place smoked ham hocks in salted water and cover for about 90 minutes. Cook ham hocks until slightly tender. In the same saucepan, add remaining ingredients and collard greens.
  • Cover and cook greens for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

SYLVIA'S COLLARD GREENS WITH SMOKED TURKEY



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups water
1/2 pound smoked turkey wings or neck
1 1/2 pounds collard greens
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a 4-quart saucepan, bring the water and smoked turkey to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
  • While the turkey is cooking, wipe the collards with a damp towel, then wash 2 or 3 times or until all the dirt and grit has been removed. Chop the greens into 1/4-inch pieces; you will have 10 cups of chopped greens.
  • Add the collards, oil, salt, black pepper, sugar and red pepper flakes to the saucepan. Return to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes longer. Discard the turkey before serving, or chop the turkey meat and add it to the collards.

TASTY COLLARD GREENS



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A classic recipe for collard greens that uses smoked turkey to add some flavor. Greens are simmered in chicken stock, then spiced with a dash of red chile flakes.

Provided by ANADRI

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 2h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
5 cups chicken stock
1 smoked turkey drumstick
5 bunches collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic, and gently saute until light brown. Pour in the chicken stock, and add the turkey leg. Cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add the collard greens to the cooking pot, and turn the heat up to medium-high. Let the greens cook down for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat to medium, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue to cook until the greens are tender and dark green, 45 to 60 minutes. Drain greens, reserving liquid. Mix in red pepper flakes if desired. Use liquid to reheat leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 22.7 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 688.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

COLLARD GREENS WITH TURKEY BACON



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A twist on the classic collard greens using thick, wood-smoked turkey bacon.

Provided by ally-gator

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12 ounce) package smoked turkey bacon, chopped
8 cups water
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch celery seed
1 pinch dried dill weed
1 tablespoon salted butter
2 medium leeks, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
2 pounds collard greens, rinsed and trimmed

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
  • Bring water to a boil in a large pot with chicken broth, salt, pepper, cumin, cayenne, celery seed, and dill.
  • While the mixture comes to a boil, melt butter in a small pan over medium-high heat. Saute leeks and garlic in the hot butter until garlic is lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add to the pot of water.
  • Cut collard leaves in half and stir into the boiling mixture. Add cooked turkey bacon and cook over high heat for 30 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender and flavors have melded, about 1 hour.
  • Serve hot with or without some of the juice, adding more salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1093.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

TASTY COLLARD GREENS WITH SMOKED TURKEY



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Ever had bland or bitter greens? Well not to worry with this recipe. These are the tastiest greens with all the flavor you'll need.

Provided by Lady E

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds smoked turkey necks
4 bunches collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
2 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
¼ teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

  • Place turkey necks and collard greens in a 4-quart or larger pot over medium heat. Pour water and chicken broth over top. Add jalapeno, salt, and lemon-pepper seasoning; bring to a boil.
  • Boil until greens are tender, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 135.1 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 364.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

COLLARD GREENS WITH SMOKED TURKEY



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If you like collard greens then this is what you want. Put down your book, pick up a fork, and dive in because this is captivation. And it's simple.

Provided by darianmotley

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Remove meat from turkey legs and cut. Set aside with bones.
  • 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.
  • Add salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Add water and chicken base; bring to a boil.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 146 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 52.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 6028.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh collard greens: Fresh collard greens have a vibrant green color and crisp texture, which will result in a more flavorful dish.
  • Wash the collard greens thoroughly: Collard greens can have dirt and grit trapped in their leaves, so it's important to wash them thoroughly before cooking.
  • Remove the tough stems from the collard greens: The tough stems can be difficult to chew, so it's best to remove them before cooking.
  • Use a variety of seasonings: Collard greens are a versatile dish that can be seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices. Some popular seasonings include garlic, onion, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika.
  • Cook the collard greens until they are tender: Collard greens can take a while to cook, so it's important to be patient. Cook them until they are tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • Serve the collard greens with your favorite sides: Collard greens are a delicious side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. Some popular sides include fried chicken, pork chops, and mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Celestial's Collard Greens with Turkey is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for any occasion. The collard greens are cooked until they are tender and flavorful, and the turkey adds a lean and healthy protein. This dish is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin K, vitamin C, and calcium. If you are looking for a delicious and healthy side dish, Celestial's Collard Greens with Turkey is a great option.

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