Easy Collard Greens

This easy collard greens recipe is simmered on the stovetop with bacon, garlic, and onion until tender for a side dish the whole family will enjoy.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 95 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 5 cups water, or as needed
• 1 (1 pound) package washed and chopped collard greens
• 4 bacon slices, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine collard greens, bacon, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, and cayenne pepper in a stockpot. Pour in enough water to cover greens completely. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer until greens are tender, about 2 hours.