SPICY COLLARD GREENS WITH BACON

Spicy Collard Greens with Bacon image

Enjoy this spicy collard greens and bacon side dish that's easily made at home over stove top!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pounds collard greens, ribs and stems removed and leaves coarsely chopped (about 8 cups)
6 cups water
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 jalapeño chili, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat water to boiling. Add collard greens to water; heat to boiling. Boil 30 minutes; drain.
Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon, reserving 1 tablespoon bacon fat in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels.
In same skillet, heat reserved bacon fat over medium heat. Cook remaining ingredients in bacon fat 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in collard greens and bacon; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook about 15 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until collard greens are very tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g