Smoky Wilted Collard Greens
Smoky Wilted Collard Greens bring tender collards tossed in rich bacon drippings with sweet onion and a mellow hint of garlic, rounded by a touch of sugar. The result is a balanced, savory-sweet side with deep, comforting flavors that pair well with roasted meats or barbecue. Serve it at weeknight dinners or family gatherings when you want a soulful, satisfying vegetable dish.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoky Wilted Collard Greens, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 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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- 16
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the bacon in a large, deep pot; cook and stir over medium-high heat until it is evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Stir the collard greens, onion, garlic, and sugar into the cooked bacon and continue to cook and stir.
- 3
Cover the pot and let the mixture steam until the collard greens are wilted, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 4
Remove the cover, raise the heat to high, and cook until the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 190.17 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 16.59 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 10.65 g 4%
- Total Fat 9.47 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 3.15 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 25.34 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 438.62 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 1.29 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 3.77 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 11.57 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.72 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 157.28 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 50.65 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 4.45 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Smoky Wilted Collard Greens is made with 5 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Collard Greens, Minced Garlic, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 190.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoky Wilted Collard Greens made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Collard Greens, Minced Garlic, Sugar, Yellow Onion. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smoky Wilted Collard Greens?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 190.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoky Wilted Collard Greens easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Smoky Wilted Collard Greens healthy?
- Smoky Wilted Collard Greens has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 190.17 calories and 16.59 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 438.62 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.15 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and 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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