FRIED GREENS

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Provided by CJAY8248

Categories Greens

Time 30m

Yield 3 bunches greens, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

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2 lbs fresh greens, about 3 bunches (collard, mustard or turnip)
2 slices lean bacon, diced
1/3 cup red bell pepper, diced
3 tablespoons onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Wash the greens, leaving droplets of water on the leaves. Remove any tough stems and tear leaves into bite-sized pieces. In a 12 inch nonstick skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat for 5 minutes or until crisp; transfer to paper towels. Pour off all but 1 Tblsp. of the drippings. Add the red bell pepper and onion to the drippings and saute for 5 minutes or until soft. Stir in the greens and black pepper. Saute 10 minutes longer or until the greens are tender. Top with the bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 95, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 1.5