Best Collard Greens Recipe with Bacon

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 slices bacon
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound fresh collard greens, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
2. In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until crispy, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Remove bacon from the pot using a slotted spoon, crumble it, and return it to the pot.
3. Add onion to the pot and sauté until softened, around 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Incorporate collard greens and stir-fry until they begin to wilt slightly.
4. Pour in chicken broth and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer until the greens are tender, about 45 minutes.
5. Taste and add more red pepper flakes for extra spice, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy this delicious Southern classic!

Nutrition

• Calories: 127 kcal
• Fat Content: 9 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 1001 mg
• Protein Content: 4 g
• Cholesterol Content: 12 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 8 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g