Grandma's Collard Greens
Grandma's Collard Greens simmer low and slow with smoky bacon, mellow red onions, and a sweet-tangy splash of apple cider vinegar. A hint of heat from red pepper flakes balances the silky, tender greens, making a comforting side that shines at Sunday suppers, holiday spreads, or any hearty dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grandma's Collard Greens, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 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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- 35
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the onion and bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until the onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the chicken stock, vinegar, brown sugar, and pepper flakes; cook and stir until the brown sugar has fully dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 2
Add 1/2 of the collard greens, lower the heat to medium, and cook until the greens are slightly firm, about 10 minutes. Add the remaining greens, toss to combine, and simmer over medium-low heat until tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 512.61 kcal High 26%
- Protein 27.99 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 57.67 g 21%
- Total Fat 19.67 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 4.31 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 60.3 mg High 20%
- Sodium 1291.59 mg High 56%
- Dietary Fiber 7.13 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 9.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 61.88 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.97 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 1110.6 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin A 389.79 mcg Good Source 43%
- Vitamin C 34.09 mg Good Source 38%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grandma's Collard Greens is made with 8 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Bacon, Brown Sugar, and Chicken Stock. Each serving provides about 512.61 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandma's Collard Greens made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Bacon, Brown Sugar, Chicken Stock, Collard Greens. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grandma's Collard Greens?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 512.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandma's Collard Greens easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Grandma's Collard Greens healthy?
- Grandma's Collard Greens has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 512.61 calories and 27.99 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1291.59 mg (56% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.31 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, 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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