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Collard Greens and Smoked Ham Hock Stew

40 min Serves 4 ~514 kcal/serving ~£7.50 (£1.88/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-free

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Ingredients

  • 350 g cooked ham hock, shredded
  • 400 g collard greens
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 700 ml chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp dried chilli flakes
  • 280 g long-grain white rice

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
514 kcal
Protein
31.4 g
Carbohydrate
61 g
of which sugars
3.7 g
Fat
14.7 g
of which saturates
4.3 g
Fibre
5.9 g
Salt
3.99 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Strip the collard green leaves from any thick stalks and shred roughly.

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil in a large pot and soften the onion and garlic cloves for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Pour in the chicken stock and add the smoked paprika and dried chilli flakes, then bring to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Add the collard greens, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    Stir in the shredded ham hock and cider vinegar and warm through for 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Meanwhile, cook the long-grain white rice according to the pack instructions, then serve the stew spooned over it.

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