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Collard Greens
Collard greens with bacon is a tasty Southern dish with a perfect mix of savory and hearty flavors.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 174 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 lices Bacon chopped
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 pound collard greens
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ¼ cups chicken broth
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash greens and using a sharp knife, cut out the woody stem. Cut into ¾" pieces.
- Cook chopped bacon and butter over medium heat in a pan until crisp. Remove a few slices for garnish.
- Add onions to bacon grease and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add greens and garlic. Cook until slightly wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add broth, cover and cook over a low simmer 35-40 minutes or until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Notes
- Leftover collard greens will last up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator if kept in a covered container.
Nutrition Information
Calories
174
(9%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
403mg
(17%)
Potassium
285mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
3865IU
(77%)
Vitamin C
31.8mg
(35%)
Calcium
184mg
(18%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 403mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 285mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3865IU | 77% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 35% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.