Simmered Greens with Cornmeal Dumplings

Health score
46%
Simmered Greens with Cornmeal Dumplings
4500 min.
6
507kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Simmered Greens with Cornmeal Dumplings! This hearty dish is perfect for those who appreciate the comforting flavors of Southern cuisine. Imagine a warm bowl filled with tender mixed greens, such as collard, mustard, and turnip, simmered to perfection alongside rich, savory slab bacon. The combination of these ingredients creates a dish that is not only satisfying but also packed with flavor.

The star of this recipe is undoubtedly the cornmeal dumplings, which add a delightful texture and a touch of sweetness to the dish. Light and fluffy, these dumplings are made with a blend of yellow cornmeal and all-purpose flour, ensuring they soak up the delicious broth while remaining perfectly tender. With a hint of brown sugar and a dash of baking powder, they rise beautifully as they cook, creating a comforting contrast to the greens.

This recipe is not just a meal; it's an experience that brings warmth and joy to your table. Whether you're serving it for lunch, dinner, or a special gathering, Simmered Greens with Cornmeal Dumplings is sure to impress your family and friends. With a preparation time of just 4500 minutes, you can savor the anticipation as the flavors meld together, resulting in a dish that is both nourishing and indulgent. Dive into this Southern classic and enjoy every bite!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoons brown sugar packed
  • pound greens such as collard mixed
  • 0.7 cup flour all-purpose
  • pound slab bacon 
  • tablespoon butter unsalted
  • quarts water 
  • 0.5 cup milk whole
  • 0.3 cup cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • whisk
  • pot

Directions

  1. Score bacon 2 or 3 times (do not cut all the way through), then simmer in water in a wide 6-quart pot, covered, 1 hour.
  2. Discard any coarse stems from greens and coarsely chop leaves.
  3. Add greens, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper to bacon and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, whisk together flour, cornmeal, brown sugar, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then blend in butter well with your fingertips. Stir in milk until just combined.
  5. Let dough stand 5 minutes.
  6. With wet hands, roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls.
  7. Gently place dumplings on top of greens. Cook, covered and undisturbed, over low heat until greens are very tender and silky and dumplings are puffed and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Discard bacon. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories507kcal
Protein14.92%
Fat59.89%
Carbs25.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.58
Glycemic Load
12.04
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
38.376521701398%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.18mg
Kaempferol
19.82mg
Quercetin
5.83mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:506.65kcal
25.33%
Fat:34.59g
53.21%
Saturated Fat:11.87g
74.17%
Carbohydrates:32.74g
10.91%
Net Carbohydrates:22.46g
8.17%
Sugar:3.49g
3.88%
Cholesterol:57.35mg
19.12%
Sodium:642.33mg
27.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.38g
38.77%
Vitamin K:991.38µg
944.17%
Vitamin A:11502.12IU
230.04%
Vitamin C:80.06mg
97.04%
Manganese:1.65mg
82.69%
Folate:321.07µg
80.27%
Calcium:612.61mg
61.26%
Fiber:10.28g
41.11%
Vitamin E:5.56mg
37.04%
Selenium:23.81µg
34.01%
Vitamin B6:0.65mg
32.33%
Vitamin B1:0.48mg
31.88%
Vitamin B3:5.79mg
28.93%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
27.16%
Phosphorus:236.19mg
23.62%
Magnesium:90.33mg
22.58%
Potassium:709.03mg
20.26%
Iron:2.37mg
13.15%
Copper:0.25mg
12.72%
Zinc:1.87mg
12.48%
Vitamin B5:1.22mg
12.19%
Vitamin B12:0.49µg
8.2%
Vitamin D:0.56µg
3.74%
Source:Epicurious