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Bacon Collard Greens Recipe
Calories
Calories:
70
kcal
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates:
8
g
Fat
Fat:
1
g
Protein
Protein:
10
g
Prep Time
Prep Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
Cook Time
20
minutes
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Total Time
Total Time
35
minutes
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Ingredients
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1
pound
fresh collard greens
-
chopped
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6
slices
extra lean turkey bacon
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like the kind from Jennie-O
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1
large onion
-
chopped
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3
cloves
garlic
-
minced
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3
cups
fat free chicken broth
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1
tsp
salt
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1
tsp
pepper
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1
pinch
red pepper flakes
Instructions
Spray a large nonstick pot or skillet with nonfat cooking spray and set over medium-high heat.
Add bacon, and cook until crisp. Remove bacon from pan and set aside to cool.
Re-spray the pan with a bit of the nonfat cooking spray and then add in the onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic, and cook until just fragrant.
Add collard greens, and fry until they start to wilt.
Pour in chicken broth, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Chop or crumble the cooled bacon and add it into the pot.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until greens are tender.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
cup
Calories:
70
kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates:
8
g
(3%)
Protein:
10
g
(20%)
Fat:
1
g
(2%)
Fiber:
4
g
(17%)