Collard Greens And Beans Recipe

Name: Collard Greens And Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
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

Servings: persons

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.

190

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Collard Greens And Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Collard Greens And Beans

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