Collard Greens with Bacon

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
26%
Collard Greens with Bacon
40 min.
6
175kcal

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Collard Greens with Bacon is a delightful side dish that brings a burst of flavor and nutrition to your table. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only popular among food lovers but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it a perfect addition to any meal. In just 40 minutes, you can whip up a dish that serves six, ensuring that everyone at your gathering can enjoy its rich, savory goodness.

The star of this recipe is the thick-sliced bacon, which adds a smoky depth to the collard greens, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. The combination of sautéed onions and garlic infuses the dish with aromatic notes, while a splash of apple-cider vinegar brightens it up, cutting through the richness of the bacon. With a hint of sweetness from sugar and a touch of heat from hot sauce, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Collard greens are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making this dish a healthy choice for any occasion. Whether you're serving it at a family dinner, a holiday feast, or a casual get-together, Collard Greens with Bacon is bound to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to enjoy a comforting, flavorful side that celebrates the best of Southern cuisine!

Ingredients

  • strips thick- bacon sliced
  • small onion yellow chopped
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • dashes several hot sauce 
  • 0.3 cup apple-cider vinegar 
  • pounds collard greens sliced into 3-inch-wide strips (can substitute kale or chard)
  • cup chicken broth (or water)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Heat a large skillet on medium heat. Cook the bacon in the skillet until it just begins to brown around the edges, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the onions and cook until they have softened and are just starting to brown.
  3. the garlic, salt, pepper, sugar and hot sauce. Cook until the garlic becomes fragrant, about a minute.
  4. Add the vinegar, bring to a simmer, and cook until the amount of liquid is reduced by half, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Add the collard greens and the chicken broth (or water) and bring to a simmer. Reduce the temp to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the collard greens have wilted and have lost their brightness.
  6. Season to taste with additional vinegar and hot sauce.
  7. Serve with some of the pan juices from the pan.

Nutrition Facts

Calories175kcal
Protein17.47%
Fat51.56%
Carbs30.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.18
Glycemic Load
3.18
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.894347776537%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.12mg
Isorhamnetin
0.58mg
Kaempferol
13.29mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
6.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:174.88kcal
8.74%
Fat:10.57g
16.25%
Saturated Fat:3.29g
20.55%
Carbohydrates:14.28g
4.76%
Net Carbohydrates:7.97g
2.9%
Sugar:5.4g
6%
Cholesterol:16.62mg
5.54%
Sodium:719.12mg
31.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.06g
16.11%
Vitamin K:661.07µg
629.59%
Vitamin A:7599.53IU
151.99%
Vitamin C:54.56mg
66.13%
Manganese:1.09mg
54.73%
Folate:197.32µg
49.33%
Calcium:359.75mg
35.98%
Fiber:6.31g
25.24%
Vitamin E:3.54mg
23.61%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
17.01%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.38%
Potassium:407.33mg
11.64%
Magnesium:46.31mg
11.58%
Vitamin B3:2.2mg
10.98%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.91%
Selenium:7.19µg
10.27%
Phosphorus:79.9mg
7.99%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.63%
Iron:0.92mg
5.11%
Copper:0.1mg
4.83%
Zinc:0.67mg
4.45%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.13%