Creamed Collard Greens

Name: Creamed Collard Greens
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 4 bunches collard greens, tough stems and ribs removed; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 473 milliliters heavy cream; 12 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pinch Pinch freshly grated nutmeg; 118 milliliters grated Parmesan; 3 larges shallots, minced; 4 Tbsps (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

The recipe Creamed Collard Greens could satisfy your Southern craving in approximately 45 minutes. Watching your figure? This gluten free and primal recipe has 213 calories, 4g of protein, and 20g of fat per serving. For 61 cents per serving, you get a side dish that serves 12. Head to the store and pick up shallots, garlic, kosher salt and pepper, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

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Fill a very large pot three-quarters full with water and bring to a boil.

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Add the collard greens to the water and make sure they are all well submerged. Return the water to a boil and simmer until the greens are tender and bright green, 10 to 15 minutes.

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Drain the greens and run under cold water to stop the cooking.

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Drain the greens well, squeezing out excess water with your hands or by placing in a kitchen towel and squeezing. Chop the greens finely and set aside.

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Melt the butter in a skillet or Dutch oven large enough to hold all of the greens.

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Add the garlic and shallots and cook over medium heat until softened but not browned, 4 to 6 minutes.

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Add the cream and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Cook until reduced by half, about 25 minutes - watch carefully as the cream can quickly boil over!

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Add the greens and toss until warmed through. Season generously with nutmeg, salt and pepper.

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Add to a serving dish and sprinkle with the Parmesan.

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Servings:

4bunches

collard greens, tough stems and ribs removed 3cloves

garlic, minced 473milliliters

heavy cream 12servings

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1pinch

Pinch freshly grated nutmeg 118milliliters

grated Parmesan 3larges

shallots, minced 4Tbsps

(1/2 stick) unsalted butter

Recommended wine: Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel

Southern works really well with Riesling, Sparkling Wine, and Zinfandel. In general, there are a few rules that will help you pair wine with southern food. Food-friendly riesling or sparkling white wine will work with many fried foods, while zinfandel is great with barbecued fare. You could try Fritz Haag Brauneberger Riesling Kabinett. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.8 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 30 dollars per bottle.

Fritz Haag Brauneberger Riesling Kabinett

The Brauneberger Kabinett Riesling has a very fine, delicate structure, with a lifted aroma that is an intriguing combination of lime peel, fresh herbs and a spicy tingle. Pure and juicy on the palate, with an enervating touch of sweetness, this makes a delicious apertif.