For a vegetarian version, leave out the bacon and substitute veggie broth for the chicken broth. Add a dash of smoked paprika for a smoky kick.
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time50minutes
Total Time1hour5minutes
Ingredients
1tablespoonolive oil
3slicesbacon
1large onion, chopped
2clovesgarlic, minced
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonpepper
3cupschicken broth
1pinch red pepper flakes
1poundfresh collard greens, cut into 2-inch pieces
Instructions
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.
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