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Collard Greens and Beans

By: Melanie E.  
"Caramelized onions, bacon, and cannellini beans add depth of flavor to collard greens. So delicious! Serve with a dollop of sour cream and/or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. "

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs 25 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic, or to taste
  • 5 cups collard greens, stems and center ribs discarded and leaves chopped
  • 3/4 cup water, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

Directions

  1. Place the bacon in a large, deep pan with a lid, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon pieces from the pan, and set aside.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and stir the sliced onion into the hot bacon fat. Cook and stir the onion until it begins to brown, scraping the bits off the bottom of the pan, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook and stir 4 more minutes. Return the bacon to the pan, stir in the collard greens, and toss gently until the greens are wilted, about 3 minutes.
  3. Pour in the water to almost cover the collard greens, and stir in the brown sugar, vinegar, crushed red pepper, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer the collard greens until very tender, 1 to 2 hours.
  4. About 1/2 hour before serving, stir the cannellini beans into the collard greens, and return to a simmer.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 163 | Total Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 7mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2009 by healthycooker 
I really liked this but I added sweet potato pieces which I think made the dish. I also didn't... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2009 by motherteresa 
My new FAVORITE greens recipe!!!! Thank you!!! Oh, I used chicken broth instead of water and... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2009 by Tina 
Excellent! Works with any kind of greens. I used Kale and only needed to simmer about 30... MORE

 
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