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Southern Collard Greens

Delicious Southern Collard Greens Recipe with Bacon and Broth

Enjoy this flavorful Southern Collard Greens recipe loaded with smoky bacon and savory broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch fresh collard greens
  • 4 strips smoked bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

  1. Rinse collard greens under cold water, remove tough stems, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy.
  3. Add onions and garlic to the pot; sauté until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
  4. Stir in collard greens with a pinch of salt and pepper; cook until wilted (5-7 minutes).
  5. Pour in chicken broth to cover greens; simmer for 30-40 minutes until tender.
  6. Stir in apple cider vinegar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 7g

Notes

Feel free to experiment by substituting bacon for turkey bacon or adding red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

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