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Collard Green Gumbo with Ham Hock

Collard Green Gumbo with Ham Hock

Cost $15, save $25

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  • 60 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Main 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.

2

Add the flour in small amounts, sprinkling a little bit at a time and stirring well, until it turns slightly brown.

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.

5

Divide the brown rice between 4 shallow bowls and top each with about 1 cup of gumbo.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

134

Calories

  • 4
    Protein
  • 17
    Carbs
  • 6
    Fats

💡 For a smokier flavor, add a small amount of smoked paprika.Serve with a slice of cornbread for a complete Southern meal.Double the recipe and freeze leftovers for meal prep.