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
- 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
- Protein 16.59 g Good Source
- Carbs 10.65 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.47 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.15 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 25.34 mg Moderate
- Sodium 438.62 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.29 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.77 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 11.57 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.72 mg Low Source
- Potassium 157.28 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 50.65 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 4.45 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Onions 🧅