Kickin' Collard Greens Recipe
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Kickin' Collard Greens

By: Ken Adams 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (504)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 120 | Total Fat: 8.9g | Cholesterol: 10mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2009 by sailshonan   view full review
Ahhh greens. My favorite are mustards, but they are difficult to find. My cooking background...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2007 by PSHORT2   view full review
I have been voted as the chair person for the vegetable dish for Black History month at work,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2008 by ARCELI6   view full review
OK! never made collard greens in my life. This review is for all the novices out there that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2007 by Renee Ridgeway   view full review
If you like greens, you're gonna LOVE this recipe! The only change I made was to add more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2007 by JULES2JEWELS   view full review
I'm from the South and these are THE BEST collards. I've impressed both of my Southern...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2007 by Barb   view full review
Outstanding!- very flavorful! (Very peppery though... I'll cut some out the next time). For...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2005 by JULIANNR1   view full review
This is the best! I did add a little brown sugar like the other cook,also use a 1/2 tsp. of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2008 by Shelby Windham   view full review
I just cooked these greens with black eyed peas, cornbread and pork chops. We're in the South...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2008 by Alexis T.   view full review
Excellent. Just the right balance of flavors. The only variations I made were more bacon and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2006 by the1andonly   view full review
I thought my collard greens were good until I made these. I use this recipe.

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