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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.

  • 1 hour
  • 4 Servings
  • $6.00 - $8.99

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 celery stalks
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
  • 4 cups water
  • 6 cups chopped collard greens
  • 2 ham hocks
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice

Steps

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.

Ingredients

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories134
Total Fat6 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Monounsaturated Fat2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3 g
Linoleic Acid0 g
α-Linolenic Acid0 g
Omega 3 - EPA0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA0 mg
Cholesterol7 mg
Carbohydrates17 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Total Sugars2 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein4 g
Minerals
Calcium62 mg
Potassium196 mg
Sodium183 mg
Copper101 mcg
Iron1 mg
Magnesium33 mg
Phosphorus76 mg
Selenium9 mcg
Zinc1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A99 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.2 mg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Vitamin C24 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E1 mg
Vitamin K153 mcg
Folate57 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.1 mg
Riboflavin0.1 mg
Niacin2 mg
Choline21 mg

Source:

  • MyPlate
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture