Liberian Style Collard Greens
Collard greens are cooked with peanut butter and fish in this Liberian style dish. The greens are simmered for a long time to make them tender.
The flavor comes from bacon, peanut butter and spices. Flounder fillets are added towards the end of cooking.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 24, 2026Share
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Collard greens are cooked with peanut butter and fish in this Liberian style dish. The greens are simmered for a long time to make them tender.
The flavor comes from bacon, peanut butter and spices. Flounder fillets are added towards the end of cooking.
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Ingredients 12
6 slices bacon
1 bunch collard greens, chopped
0.33333334326744 cup vegetable oil
3 cups water, plus more as needed
3 cubes chicken bouillon
0.33333334326744 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
1 pinch soul food seasoning, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 (6 ounce) fillets flounder
Instructions
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Cook 6 slices of bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon on a paper towel and crumble.
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Heat 1 bunch chopped collard greens, 0.33333334326744 cup vegetable oil, 3 cups water and 3 cubes chicken bouillon in a large pot over medium heat. Simmer until the greens are wilted, about 10 minutes. Add crumbled bacon, 0.33333334326744 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, 1 pinch soul food seasoning, 1 pinch cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. Cover and simmer until the greens are very tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add more water if the mixture becomes too dry.
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Add 2 (6 ounce) flounder fillets to the greens. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the fish breaks down, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 318 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 25g
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Saturated Fat 5g
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Cholesterol 37mg
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Sodium 945mg
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Total Carbohydrate 6g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 19g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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