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Kickin' Collard Greens

SUBMITTED BY: Ken Adams  PHOTO BY: MOLLE888 

"If you like greens you will love this recipe. The bacon and onions give them a wonderful flavor. Add more red pepper for a little more spice."
Kickin' Collard Greens Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 291 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 slices bacon
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound fresh collard greens, cut into 2-inch pieces

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add bacon, and cook until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, crumble and return to the pan. Add onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, and cook until just fragrant. Add collard greens, and fry until they start to wilt.
  2. Pour in chicken broth, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until greens are tender.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 15, 2007 by PSHORT2 
I have been voted as the chair person for the vegetable dish for Black History month at work,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 1, 2008 by ARCELI6 
OK! never made collard greens in my life. This review is for all the novices out there that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 31, 2007 by JULES2JEWELS 
I'm from the South and these are THE BEST collards. I've impressed both of my Southern... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 1, 2007 by Barb 
Outstanding!- very flavorful! (Very peppery though... I'll cut some out the next time). For... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on may 29, 2007 by Renee Ridgeway 
If you like greens, you're gonna LOVE this recipe! The only change I made was to add more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 9, 2005 by JULIANNR1 
This is the best! I did add a little brown sugar like the other cook,also use a 1/2 tsp. of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 1, 2008 by Alexis T. 
Excellent. Just the right balance of flavors. The only variations I made were more bacon and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 1, 2008 by Shelby Windham 
I just cooked these greens with black eyed peas, cornbread and pork chops. We're in the South... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 14, 2006 by CYNC2000 
I thought my collard greens were good until I made these. I use this recipe. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 29, 2007 by domestically impaired 
This recipe works for this Yankee in North Carolina! MORE

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Nutritional Information
Kickin' Collard Greens

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 148

  • Total Fat: 11.7g
  • Cholesterol: 9mg
  • Sodium: 1006mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.3g
  • Protein: 4.5g

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