Collard Greens with Bacon

These simmered collard greens with bacon are so hearty and satisfying, even veggie haters will come around.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 81 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 large white onion, chopped
• 2 bunches collard greens, coarsely chopped
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 0.5 pound bacon ends and pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a heavy pot and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until fat begins to render, about 5 minutes. Drain off 1/2 of the bacon grease.

Step 2

Reduce heat to medium and add onion. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes.

Step 3

Increase heat to high and immediately pour in 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, stirring to scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add chopped collard greens and 1 more cup of water. Bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until greens are tender, about 1 hour.