Here’s a classic Collard Greens with Smoked Ham Hocks recipe with calories, nutrition table, and macros 🥬🥓
🥬 Collard Greens with Smoked Ham Hocks
Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 1–2 smoked ham hocks (about 1–1.5 lbs total)
- 2 lbs collard greens, washed, tough stems removed, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant (~3 minutes).
- Add ham hocks and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 1–1.5 hours, covered, until meat is tender and falling off the bone.
- Remove ham hocks, shred the meat, and return meat to the pot. Discard bones.
- Add collard greens and cook 30–45 minutes until greens are tender.
- Season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and vinegar before serving.
📊 Nutrition Information (Per Serving – 1/6 of recipe)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Note: Sodium can be lowered by rinsing greens and reducing added salt or using low-sodium broth.
🧮 Macronutrient Breakdown
- Fat: ~49%
- Protein: ~27%
- Carbs: ~24%
Tips
- For a smokier flavor, add a few dashes of liquid smoke.
- Can substitute smoked turkey leg for a leaner version.
- Collard greens taste even better the next day after flavors meld.
I can also make a low-sodium version, quick stove-top version, or a crockpot version of this dish for convenience.
Do you want me to create one of these versions?