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Gumbo Greens Recipe

Published: January 29, 2025 Prep Time: About 20 minutes Cook Time: About 45 minutes Total Time: About 1 hour 5 minutes Serves: 8 Difficulty: Medium Category: Side Dish Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds collard greens, chopped
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat
  2. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened
  3. Add flour and cook for 2 minutes
  4. Gradually add chicken broth, stirring constantly
  5. Add collard greens and bring to a boil
  6. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes
  7. Add vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and peppers
  8. Simmer for 15 minutes until greens are tender
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley
  10. Serve hot

Special Notes

This Southern-style gumbo greens are a comfort food classic. The key is to cook the greens slowly to develop flavor. The flour creates a roux that thickens the broth. This dish pairs perfectly with cornbread and black-eyed peas. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently. For extra flavor, you can add smoked turkey or ham hocks.

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