Collard Greens with Bacon

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These are good ole country collard greens with bacon and onion. They're so hearty and satisfying that even those who say, "I don't like greens," will eat these up! You might even get a "Wow!" after the first bite and a "not at all like I remember them tasting." You can eat them alone but they're best with hot buttered cornbread. Mustard and turnip greens are great this way, too. Enjoy!

Submitted by MA McBridges
Updated on October 2, 2024
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 8 ounces bacon ends and pieces

  • 1 large white onion, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 4 cups water

  • 2 bunches collard greens, coarsely chopped

Directions

  1. Cook bacon in a heavy pot over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until fat begins to render, about 5 minutes. Drain and discard 1/2 bacon grease.

  2. Reduce heat to medium; add onion. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Add garlic, pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes.

  3. Increase heat to high. Add 3 cups water to pot; bring to a boil, stirring to scrape up browned bits from bottom of the pot. Add collard greens and remaining 1 cup water; bring back to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until greens are tender, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

81 Calories
4g Fat
6g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 81
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 305mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g 11%
Vitamin C 27mg 29%
Calcium 113mg 9%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 206mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.