Sauteed Collard Greens

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Everything's better with bacon, but in this case, bacon is better with sauteed collard greens.

Ingredients

  • 4 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 8 cups chopped collard greens
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Trim thick stems from collard greens. Stack several leaves, roll up tightly and slice into 1-inch strips; set aside.
  2. In a very large skillet, cook bacon over medium-low heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 3-4 tablespoons drippings.
  3. Add onion, garlic and red pepper flakes to pan, cook until onions are tender, 3-4 minutes. Gradually add prepared collard greens to the skillet, adding more once previous has wilted. Once all greens are wilted, add chicken broth, vinegar, salt and pepper. Cook, uncovered, until the greens are very wilted and tender, and the liquid is absorbed. Top with reserved cooked bacon.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 125 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 1093mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

We are from the South and love cooked greens, but I do not always have the time to simmer them for several hours. Then I realized that they can be sauteed in a skillet for less than 15 minutes and still be delicious. I serve these collards with vinegar drizzled over top and a dash of hot sauce. That makes them extra delicious! —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky
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