Beans n' Greens

Cheap ass meal #1 - Beans n' Greens
1 lb pinto beans ($1.18)
Ham for seasoning ($1.98) 
1 lb bag frozen turnip greens (.98)
Chicken broth (.58)
Garlic (.30)
Onion (.50) 
Olive oil (free)
$5.52

Beans-
Add well rinsed beans and ham to pan. Cover with water. Salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and let simmer until done. Check frequently and add water as needed. Should take about 3 hours. You can also toss them in the crockpot in the morning and cook on low all day. Just be sure to keep an eye on the liquid level.

Greens-
Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and chopped onion and cook until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in frozen greens and can of chicken broth and cook until greens are cooked. Remove greens from the pan and cook the liquid until it is reduced by half. Add greens back to pan and stir to combine and reheat.

A few notes - First of all, don't you let anyone tell you that frozen greens are bad. LIES! I live in Missi-fucking-ssipi and have been assured by many a little old lady that frozen greens are fine. They will just never publicly admit it. 

Yes, "ham for seasoning" is a thing. Go in to any self respecting grocery store in the south and they will have a whole meat case filled with parts "for seasoning."

If you are feeling particularly spendy, grab two packs of ham for seasoning and toss one in with your greens. If you have won the lottery and just can't stop spending, serve with corn bread or muffins. Here is a super easy recipe for those, big spender.

1 cup self rising cornmeal (make your own by mixing 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup cornmeal, PLUS 3 tablespoons cornmeal)
1 can creamed corn

Mix it and bake it in lightly sprayed muffin tin at 400° for 15 minutes, or until done.