Simmered Greens with Cornmeal Dumplings

Simmered greens with cornmeal dumplings is a classic dish in Southern cuisine, often enjoyed during holidays and family gatherings.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Simmered Greens with Cornmeal Dumplings

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 bunch Collard Greens
• 1 bunch Kale
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 cup Vegetable Broth
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• ¹⁄₄ cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk

Instructions

1. Wash and chop the collard greens and kale.
2. In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the collard greens and kale to the pot and cook until wilted.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
7. Stir in the milk until a dough forms.
8. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the simmering greens.
9. Cover the pot and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 10g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.