Perfect Mixed Greens

4.3
(49)
39 Reviews
11 Photos

These fresh mixed greens are delicious. The washing process is the most important part for these tender, tasty greens. Don't forget the sugar! You'll have the most perfect greens if you follow the directions exactly.

Submitted by Mama Luvs Papa
Updated on April 11, 2023
Tested by
Allrecipes Test Kitchen
Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen
The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself.
Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen
Looking down at a large bowl of perfect mixed greens.
11
11
11
11
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
12
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches collard greens

  • 2 bunches mustard greens

  • 2 bunches turnip greens

  • 4 cups chicken broth, divided

  • 3 tablespoons salt

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • ½ cup cooked real bacon bits

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Remove leaves from collard, mustard, and turnip greens; discard stems. Gently wash leaves in warm water to remove all soil and sand. Partially fill a clean sink with warm water; stir in 2 cups chicken broth and 3 tablespoons salt. Allow greens to soak in chicken broth mixture for 10 minutes.

    Leaves removed from greens, and soaking in water, chicken broth and salt.

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  2. Scoop greens into a colander and allow to drain; do not rinse. Discard chicken broth mixture down the sink.

    Greens placed in a colander to drain.

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  3. Pour remaining 2 cups chicken broth into a large pot; mix in greens.

    Chicken broth and greens mixed together in a large pot.

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  4. Stir in vegetable oil, bacon bits, sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.

    Vegetable oil, bacon bits, garlic, salt, pepper and sugar added to greens.

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  5. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

    Tender greens after simmering for an hour.

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
85 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

174 Calories
11g Fat
17g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 174
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 2250mg 98%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 77mg 86%
Calcium 207mg 16%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 385mg 8%

* 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.