Baked Collard Greens with Rice & Ham

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Looking for a delicious and nutritious meal idea? Look no further than this mouthwatering recipe for Baked Collard Greens with Rice and Ham. Packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, this dish combines tender collard greens, savory ham, and fluffy rice for a satisfying and comforting meal. The collard greens are baked to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully. Get ready to indulge in a hearty and flavorful dish that will leave you craving for more.

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Baked collard greens with rice ham recipe details

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Savory, spicy collard greens make a light main course or hearty vegetable side dish.
Ready in: 1 hour

Ingredients

Serves: 6

• 2 1/2 pounds fresh collard greens
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 pound cooked ham, chopped
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1 (15 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, drained and liquid reserved
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons Tabasco(R) sauce

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 50 mins

1. With a small, sharp knife, cut the collard greens leaves away from the stems. Discard stems. Roll leaves up and slice.
2. Bring 2 inches of water to boil in a large steamer. Add trimmed, sliced collard greens leaves to the steamer basket; cook, covered, for about 5 minutes or until tender. Drain well, then chop coarsely.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
4. Pour oil into a Dutch oven and place over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in hot oil for 5 minutes, then stir in ham and greens and cook for 2 more minutes.
5. Stir in rice, tomatoes and liquid, egg, 1/2 cup cheese, and hot sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. Place lid on Dutch oven.
6. Bake for 40 minutes.