Collard Green Gumbo with Ham Hock
Tender collard greens flavored with ham hock, onion, green pepper, celery, and red pepper make up this thick and flavorful gumbo. Serve over brown rice for an all-time favorite meal any night of the week.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1 serving
355
Calories
12g
Protein
37g
Carbs
18g
Fat
6g
Fiber
3g
Sugar
561mg
Sodium
Saturated Fat 5 g · Cholesterol 26 mg
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Ingredients
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
onion
1 large · peeled and diced
celery stalks
3 · chopped
garlic
2 cloves · peeled and minced
dried thyme
1 teaspoon
chopped red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon
salt
1/4 teaspoon
dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon
whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons
water
4 cups
chopped collard greens
6 cups
ham hocks
2
cooked brown rice
2 cups
Instructions
- 1
Put a skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium. When it is hot, add the oil. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and oregano, and cook until golden, about 20 minutes.
- 2
Add the flour in small amounts, sprinkling a little bit at a time and stirring well, until it turns slightly brown, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Slowly add the water, stirring constantly. Add the ham hock. Raise the heat to high and when it comes to a boil reduce heat to low.
- 4
Add the collard greens and cook until tender, about 45 minutes.
- 5
Divide the brown rice between 4 shallow bowls and top each with about 1 cup of gumbo.
Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
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