Collard Greens with Potatoes and Bacon
Collard Greens with Potatoes and Bacon brings tender greens and creamy potatoes together with smoky bacon and a gentle bite of red wine vinegar. The broth is rich yet balanced, with a hint of sweetness from onion and a tangy finish. Serve it as a comforting side for weeknight dinners or alongside barbecue and holiday spreads.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Collard Greens with Potatoes and Bacon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to cover them. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Before the potatoes are done, add the collards to the pot.
- 2
Put the bacon in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain, then sauté the onion in the bacon grease until tender. Drain the grease from the onions, and add them to the greens. Crumble in the bacon, and stir in the wine vinegar. Simmer over low heat until the greens are tender, about 1 hour.
- Calories 124.46 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 7.74 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 11.62 g 4%
- Total Fat 5.08 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.31 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 14.97 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 303.19 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 1.61 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 16.55 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.76 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 237.86 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 75.97 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 6.78 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Collard Greens with Potatoes and Bacon is made with 5 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Collard Greens, Peeled Whole Potatoes, and Red Wine Vinegar. Each serving provides about 124.46 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Collard Greens with Potatoes and Bacon made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Collard Greens, Peeled Whole Potatoes, Red Wine Vinegar, Yellow Onion. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Collard Greens with Potatoes and Bacon?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 124.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Collard Greens with Potatoes and Bacon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Collard Greens with Potatoes and Bacon healthy?
- Collard Greens with Potatoes and Bacon has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 124.46 calories and 7.74 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 303.19 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.31 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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