How to Cook Soul Food Greens Without Cholesterol

Cooking soul food without cholesterol means preparing food such as collards, turnips and mustard greens, southern style. You can still enjoy the flavor of greens without ham or ham hocks. The secret is preparing them differently.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Beef broth (440 mg sodium), Chicken broth (970 mg sodium) or Vegetable broth (940 mg)
• Greens seasonings
• Collard, turnip or mustard greens
• At least 2 bunches of greens
• Large pot

1. Cut the stems off of the green and cut them in medium-size pieces. Wash them at least three times. After the final rinse, get the pot ready to start cooking them.

2. Put the pot on the stove and fill with 2 cups of water. You must decide what kind of broth or prepackaged seasoning to use. Boil the water before you put the greens in. It will make the greens cook faster and better. If you use a broth, don't put all of it in the boiling water. Wait until you have placed the greens in the pot.

3. Put the greens in the pot. Remember, you have not used any meat for this dish. Add the rest of the broth to your liking.

Tips & Warnings

• Cook corn muffin mix or cornmeal mix to eat with the greens. This will only take about 45 minutes to cook in the oven.
• Add onions or peppers to any of the broths for more seasoning.
• Be sure that your diet will permit you to eat the increased amount of sodium (salt). If you have high blood pressure it may be not be good for you. You need to check with your doctor for any increase of salt in the higher range.

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on 10/17/2008 Smoked turkey parts, necks, drumsticks and/or wings, are a healthy alternative to the usual hamhock or bacon used to cook southern dishes. Also, garlic and onion are great for enhancing the flavor of collards, mustard and turnip greens. Less liquid renders more flavor.