Nourishing Greens is a cozy, soul-warming dish made by slowly simmering smoked turkey with broth, vinegar, spices, and plenty of tender collard greens. The long simmer creates a rich, savory cooking broth, while the sautéed garlic and greens add a fresh, comforting flavor. This simple, hearty dish is perfect for sharing at family gatherings and fits beautifully into Kwanzaa celebrations, where food, community, and cultural tradition come together.



 

    Serves: 4 servings    Total Time:  190 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 180 minutes  

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## Ingredients

[Substitution Guide](/nourishing-our-community/teaching-kitchen/substitution-guide)

 Smoked\_Turkey - 1 pack (wings, legs, neck)\* Vegetable\_Broth - 3 quarts (no salt) Apple\_Cider\_Vinegar - 2 teaspoons Red\_Pepper\_Flakes - to taste Turbinado\_Sugar - 1-2 pinches Black\_Pepper - to taste Avocado\_Oil - 1 Tablespoon Garlic - 4 cloves, minced Collard\_Greens - 4 bushels, washed Salt - to taste 

## Instructions

Step 1

Combine 1 pack of smoked turkey, 3 quarts of vegetable broth, 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar, black pepper (to taste), red pepper flakes (to taste) in a pot. Heat to a simmer and taste for seasoning. Adjust as needed.

Step 2

Add 1-2 pinches of turbinado sugar, taste again and adjust as needed.

Step 3

Let it simmer 2-3 hours, or 20-30 minutes in an Instant Pot, until the turkey is falling off the bone.

Step 4

Meanwhile, heat 1 Tablespoon of avocado oil and sauté 4 cloves of minced garlic until golden. Add 4 bushels of sliced collard greens and sauté for 3-5 minutes. Add meat and broth to the pan and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes. Reserve and enjoy the remaining broth (referred to as pot liquor).

 

### Notes

\*For a vegetarian version substitute mushrooms

## Nutrition Information

  Serving Size: 1 serving Calories: 173 Calories Fat: 4.5g Saturated Fat: 0.6g Carbohydrates: Net Carb: 6.2g Dietary Fiber: 1.5g Protein: 25.4g Sodium: 780  

## Dietary Restrictions

 Low Carbohydrate