This low-salt twist on classic collard greens is sure to please. It has a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and smoky flavors. If you like greens you will love this recipe. The bacon and onions give them a wonderful flavor. Add more red pepper for a little more spice. While raw, these aren’t as tasty or tender as real spinach. Cooked, however, they actually hold up a little better and are very flavorful.
Ingredients
1 pound fresh collard greens, cut into 2-inch pieces
red pepper flakes
3 cups chicken broth
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
3 slices bacon
1 tbsp. olive oil
Method
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add bacon, and cook until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, crumble and return to the pan.Add onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
02
Add garlic, and cook until just fragrant. Add collard greens, and fry until they start to wilt.
03
Pour in chicken broth, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until greens are tender.
This low-salt twist on classic collard greens is sure to please. It has a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and smoky flavors. If you like greens you will love this recipe. The bacon and onions give them a wonderful flavor. Add more red pepper for a little more spice. While raw, these aren’t as tasty or tender as real spinach. Cooked, however, they actually hold up a little better and are very flavorful.
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Information
Gradeeasy
Serving
6 servings
Prep Time10 Mins
Cook Time60 Mins
Total Time70 Mins
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Ingredients
1 pound fresh collard greens, cut into 2-inch pieces
red pepper flakes
3 cups chicken broth
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
3 slices bacon
1 tbsp. olive oil
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Method
Step 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add bacon, and cook until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, crumble and return to the pan.Add onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Add garlic, and cook until just fragrant. Add collard greens, and fry until they start to wilt.
Step 3
Pour in chicken broth, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until greens are tender.