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Spicy Collard Greens
Prep Time
25
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
45
minutes
minutes
Total Time
1
hour
hour
10
minutes
minutes
Ingredients
1
pound
collard greens
washed and chopped
3
cups
chicken broth
3
strips
bacon
1
yellow onion
chopped
1
tablespoon
extra virgin olive oil
1
teaspoon
garlic
minced (approximately 2 cloves)
1
teaspoon
salt
1
teaspoon
black pepper
1/2 to 1
teaspoon
crushed red pepper
depending on your heat tolerance
Instructions
In a large high-sided saucepan over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
Cook the bacon in the pan until golden brown. Remove the bacon and chop it up/crumble it, then place it back in the pan.
Add the yellow onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion is translucent.
Add the garlic and continue to cook, stirring often, for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Add the collard greens and continue to cook, stirring often, until the greens are wilted (approximately 3 to 4 minutes).
Add the chicken broth, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Stir to combine, then reduce the heat to low and cover.
Simmer the collard greens, covered, for 40 to 45 minutes, then remove from the heat.
Stir once more, then test taste the collard greens. Add more salt, black pepper, or crushed red pepper to taste. Serve.