4.4 from 21 votes
Sauteed Collard Greens with Bacon
Thinly sliced collard greens sautéed with bacon, garlic, and olive oil is the perfect side dish for New Year’s Day.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 73 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lice Bacon (chopped)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 large bunch collard greens (washed and dried)
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Remove the tough stems that run down the center of the leaf.
- Stack a few leaves, roll and slice into thin strips.
- In a large saute pan, heat bacon on low heat.
- When bacon fat renders, add oil and garlic, saute until golden, about 1 minute.
- Add chopped collards to the pan, season with salt to taste and cover.
- Cook until the leaves are tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4th
Calories
73kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4.5g
(7%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Cholesterol
1.5mg
(1%)
Sodium
68mg
(3%)
Fiber
2.5g
(10%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4th | |
| Calories | 73kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4.5g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 1.5mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 10% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.