Collard Greens and Beans

Collard Greens and Beans

Caramelized onions, garlic, smoky bacon, and creamy cannellini beans add depth of flavor to collard greens. Serve with sour cream or Parmesan cheese.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
2 hr 25 mins
Total Time
2 hr 35 mins
Calories
163 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Cook bacon in a large, deep pan with a lid over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside. Reserve drippings in pan.
Step 2
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add onion to pan; cook and stir until begins to brown, scraping bits off the bottom of the pan, about 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 4 minutes. Return bacon to the pan; stir in collard greens, toss gently until greens are wilted, about 3 minutes.
Step 3
Add water to almost cover collard greens; stir in vinegar, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low; simmer until greens very tender, 1 to 2 hours.
Step 4
Stir cannellini beans into collard greens 30 minutes before serving; return to a simmer.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic, or to taste
  • 3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
  • 5 cups collard greens, stems and center ribs discarded and leaves chopped
  • 0.75 cup water, or as needed

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