BACON AND BROWN SUGAR-BRAISED COLLARD GREENS

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So my boyfriend is from the south. They say a way to his heart is thru his stomach...he likes this "lighter" version of greens, so they must be good right? We both enjoy them and hope you will too. Comes from Cooking Light.

Provided by loveleesmile

Categories     Collard Greens

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 slices smoked bacon
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (16 ounce) package prewashed torn collard greens

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings in pan. Crumble bacon; set aside.
  • Add onion and garlic to drippings in pan; cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in crumbled bacon, 2 cups water, and next 4 ingredients (through pepper). Gradually add greens. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour or until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.4, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 271.2, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 2.9

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