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Slow cooker collards with ham in a small white dish on a wooden board (upclose)

Slow Cooker Collard Greens

KeyVion Miller RDN, LD/N
Slow cooker collard greens with ham is low in fat and cholesterol but not lacking in flavor! There is no added salt making it a healthier option than using ham hocks or neck bones. The smoked paprika gives the same smokiness as if a smoked meat was used. Enjoy!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Soul Food, Southern
Servings 8 servings
Calories 62 kcal

Equipment

1 Slow-cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb shredded collards washed
  • 7 ounces ham steak cubed
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cup turkey stock

Instructions
 

  • Add the cubed ham, seasonings, onion and turkey stock to the slow cooker. Then add the shredded collard greens and put the lid on.
  • Set the slow cooker to "HIGH" and let it cook for 4 hours. Stir and enjoy!

Notes

I like and recommend buying uncured ham such as this one. Uncured ham is free of any added chemicals such as nitrates and nitrites. 
I also like using Palmetto collards from Publix that are bagged and already shredded. I still pick through them once I get home to get out any bad pieces. 
You can buy Kitchen Basics turkey broth from Wal-Mart. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 62kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 455mgPotassium: 145mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2973IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 1mg
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