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Braised Collards with Tomatoes

Braised Collards with Tomatoes

Everyday Food, January 2010 http://www.marthastewart.com/343471/braised-collards-with-tomatoes
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  • Prep Time 25 minutes
  • Total Time 3 hours
  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
    • 3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
    • 2 1/2 pounds collard greens, stems discarded and leaves torn into 2-inch pieces
    • Coarse salt and ground pepper
    • 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes
    • 1 smoked ham hock
    • 1 can (15 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
    • Cooked rice, for serving

Directions

  1. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion softens, about 4 minutes. Add greens, cover, and cook until mostly wilted, about 4 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring, until completely wilted, 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Add tomatoes, breaking them apart as you go. Add ham hock and 3 cups water and bring to a boil; reduce to a medium simmer. Partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender and ham separates from bone, about 2 1/2 hours, adding more water if needed.
  3. Remove ham from pot and let rest until cool enough to handle. Discard skin and bone; dice meat. Return ham to pot; stir in beans. Season with salt and pepper. Serve collards with rice.

Cook's Note

Cooking greens with a bit of healthy fat like olive oil may help the body absorb certain nutrients.

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