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Smothered Collard Greens and Cabbage

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"This is a wonderful variation of fried (smothered) cabbage." — missingaking

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Original recipe makes 6 cups Change Servings

1/2 pound bacon, chopped
1/2 large onion, chopped
5 leaves collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 teaspoon greens seasoning, divided
1 head cabbage, chopped
1 pinch white sugar

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Directions

Fry the bacon with the onion in a large skillet over medium heat until the bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes. Stir in the chopped collard greens, sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of the greens seasoning; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
Add in the darker chopped cabbage leaves, and cook and stir until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining cabbage; season with salt, black pepper, sugar, and the remaining greens seasoning. Stir well; cover and cook until tender, stirring occasionally so that the greens do not scorch, about 10 minutes.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 18, 2009

Easy to make. My family liked it. Was not able to find the greens seasoning. Turn out just as well. Will make again.

—cjbrowneyes

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 29, 2013

This is an easy recipe to try. I found it to be ok. I pretty much followed the recipe except for the amounts of greens and cabbage I just used what I had of each. I think next time I will leave out the cabbbage I like both fried cabbage and fried collards just not together.

—YOURDESTONIE

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Jan 14, 2011

I've been smothering cabbage and kale with bacon and onion for years so was so glad to see that it's a favorite with others. It's great to keep in the fridge so whenever I want a "snack" to tide me over, I warm up a bowl of this in the micro. More recipies like this please!

—MarionMB

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Jan 01, 2012

OK, so I had never made collard greens or even ate them much...I always heard they were hard to get right. Well, this recipe with the cabbage and the bacon is so easy and simply and oh sooooo sinful!!!! I added red pepper flake to mine as it was frying but that's all I changed since I like things a little spicy. I will be making this recipe again and again and again....thanks so much for the awesome recipe. LOOOOVE IT!!!!

—dillypeg

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Nov 04, 2010

Took a bit longer for my greens to tenderize, but it didn't matter..the end result was absolutely awesome. I've been looking for this recipe for a while; my grandmother made greens just like this!!!!

—SugaBomb

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Jan 05, 2010

It was a very good. I made it for christmas and it was a hit with the family.

—Marie Lewis

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Mar 31, 2011

A-MA-ZING! Sooo easy and nutritious = high in Vit C and A. My neighbor is an ole' southern boy and he raves about smothered cabbage. It's the only thing he can make. He's in the produce industry and gives all us transplant northerners seriously fresh cabbage. Now I know what to do with it. Thank You!

—LEC

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Apr 24, 2011

I made this dish with my Easter dinner, without the greens(didn't have any) but it still was very good.I did add extra greens seasoning. My daughter who doesn't like cabbage went back for seconds!! Thanks for posting!

—Kelly B.

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Nutrition

Calories
179 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
11 g
4%

Cholesterol
19 mg
6%

Fat
13 g
20%

Fiber
4.7 g
19%

Protein
5.8 g
12%

Sodium
369 mg
15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Smothered Collard Greens and Cabbage

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 179
Calories from Fat: 117

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 20 %
Saturated Fat 4.3g 22 %
Cholesterol 19mg 6 %
Sodium 369mg 15 %
** Potassium 361mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 11g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 4.7g 19 %
Protein 5.8g 12 %
Sugars 5.6g
** Vitamin A 33 %
** Vitamin C 104 %
** Calcium 12 %
** Iron 9 %
** Thiamin 19 %
** Niacin 19 %
** Vitamin B6 18 %
** Magnesium 9 %
** Folate 57 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.