Creamed Greens

with ham

Makes 8 servings Total time: 45 minutes

FOR THE SAUCE, BOIL:

2 1

2 2 1

FOR THE GREENS, HEAT:

1 2 1 2

1 cups water smoked ham steak (8–10 oz.), chopped Tbsp. unsalted butter Tbsp. all-purpose flour cup milk

Black pepper to taste Tbsp. olive oil cups chopped onions Tbsp. minced fresh garlic bunches collard greens, trimmed and chopped bunch mustard greens, trimmed and chopped Salt to taste Tabasco or hot-pepper vinegar sauce

For the sauce, boil water and ham for the ham broth in a saucepan until water is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 15 minutes.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly, and cook until thick. Stir in ham broth, reduce heat to low, and simmer sauce 10 minutes; season with pepper.

For the greens, heat oil in a pot over medium-high. Add onions and garlic; sauté until softened, 3 minutes.

Add collard greens, a handful at a time, tossing until wilted; cook until tender, 15–20 minutes. Add mustard greens, a handful at a time, tossing until wilted; cook until tender, 5–10 minutes.

Transfer greens to a bowl; stir in sauce, season with salt, and serve with Tabasco.

Per serving: 146 cal; 7g total fat (3g sat); 25mg chol; 436mg sodium; 11g carb (4g fiber, 4g total sugars); 11g protein