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Braised Collard Greens

Cooking collard greens is not only an excellent way to make them taste better, it’s also one of the best ways to reduce its cancer-causing properties.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Braised Collard Greens
Calories: 271kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 strips bacon cut into small lardons
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 bunch collard greens
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a deep saute pan over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove from the pan and reserve the grease. Add the garlic, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant. The collard greens should be added and cooked until they start to wilt. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to a simmer before adding the chicken stock and 1/2 cup water. Let to simmer for 30 to 40 minutes or until the greens are soft. Remove the lid, re-add the bacon, increase the heat to medium-high, and simmer the liquid for 1 to 2 minutes to reduce it by half. Add the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.

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Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 472mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 620IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg
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