Collard Greens
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Collard Greens
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Loaded with bacon and finished with apple cider vinegar, this easy Collard Greens recipe makes a quick and tasty side dish.
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Ingredients
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds collard greens washed, stalks removed and discarded, leaves chopped
- 2 ounces Bacon finely chopped (2 slices, see note 1)
- vegetable oil as needed
- 1/2 onion peeled and finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes optional
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar (see note 2)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, bring 2 quarts water and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt to a boil. Add collard greens and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain collards in a mesh strainer and rinse until cool enough to handle. Add collards to a clean, dry kitchen towel and twist to squeeze excess water from the greens.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 8 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels and reserve bacon fat in pan (there should be about 2 tablespoons. If there is not enough fat, add vegetable oil to reach 2 tablespoons).
- Return pan to medium heat, add onion, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add greens to skillet, stirring to coat with bacon fat. Add broth, stir, and cover. Cook until greens are heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove cover and allow to simmer until liquid has thickened, about 3 minutes more.
- Remove skillet from heat, top with vinegar and bacon. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
Notes
- Bacon: To substitute cooked ham for the bacon, omit Step 2. Cook the onion in 2 tablespoons olive oil or other fat, then add back to the skillet with the collard greens in Step 4.
- Apple cider vinegar: Or substitute any other acid such as lemon juice or white vinegar.
- Yield: This recipe makes 4 cups collard greens, enough for 4 (1-cup) servings.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 cup
Calories
149kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
339mg
(14%)
Potassium
597mg
(17%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
11426IU
(229%)
Vitamin C
83mg
(92%)
Calcium
535mg
(54%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (1-cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cup | |
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 339mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 11426IU | 229% |
| Vitamin C | 83mg | 92% |
| Calcium | 535mg | 54% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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