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Healthy Garlic Greens Recipe

• 1 1/2 to 2 pounds collard greens, boiled or steamed until tender
• 3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 to 3 tablespoons minced garlic (about 4 large cloves)
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• hot pepper sauce

Drain greens well. In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook garlic in the vegetable oil until it just begins to brown. Add the drained greens; season to taste with salt and pepper then add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce.
Serves 4 to 6.

Less Healthy But Oh So Yummy, Southern-Style Greens

• 2 pounds of collard greens
• 1 ham hock or 6 slices of cooked bacon
• 1 medium onion, sliced or chopped
• 1 large garlic glove, minced
• 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper
• 2 to 3 teaspoons Kosher salt

In large skillet sauté onion in some oil until transparent, a couple of mintues. Add garlic and and sauté until fragrant, about 20 seconds.  Remove from heat. Clean and wash greens well; remove tough stems and ribs. Cut them up and place in a deep pot; add onion and garlic. Wash off ham hock and add to the pot. Add red pepper and salt. Add enough water to cover greens and cook until tender, about 1 hour. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with freshly sliced tomato and corn bread.  Serves 4 to 6.

Tips:

1. Crushed red pepper, a few tablespoons of bacon grease, chopped onion, or other seasonings can be added to the pot for more flavorful greens.
2. Serve with cornbread and pepper sauce or cider vinegar.
3. If desired, serve with chopped hard boiled eggs, bacon pieces, or sliced green onion for garnish.

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