Best Spring Greens With Bacon Recipes

SPRING GREENS WITH BACON

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Combine rich greens with salty bacon and a little nutmeg to make a versatile side dish

Provided by James Martin

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

700g spring green , roughly shredded
8 rashers smoked streaky bacon , chopped
a little nutmeg

Steps:

Bring a large pan of water to the boil, add spring greens and cook for about 5 mins until tender, then drain well.
Meanwhile, heat a non-stick frying pan, add bacon and cook until crisp. Tip in the greens, toss and warm through. Grate over nutmeg, season, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

WILTED GREENS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds mixed greens, such as collard, mustard, kale, turnip, chard, or escarole
4 ounces sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 scallions, cut into 1/4-inch slices, or 1 cup sliced spring onions
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons cider vinegar, plus more to taste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Fill a large bowl with cold water. Trim and discard the greens tough stems, tear the leaves into pieces and wash them in the water. (If the greens are very dirty wash them in several changes of water.) Lift the greens from the water, and put them in a colander to drain. Set aside.
In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until browned and its fat has rendered, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the scallions and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add the greens in batches, starting with the tougher greens, like kale, and ending with the more tender ones, like chard, stirring each batch as they wilt, before adding more. Add 1/2 cup water and cook, covered, stirring once or twice, until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

COLLARD GREENS WITH BACON

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Good ole country collard greens with bacon and onion. These are so hearty and satisfying, even those who say "I don't like greens" will eat these up! You might even get a "Wow!" after the first bite and a "not at all like I remember them tasting". You can eat them alone but they're best with hot buttered cornbread. Mustard and turnip greens are great this way too. Enjoy!

Provided by MA McBridges

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

½ pound bacon ends and pieces
1 large white onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups water
2 bunches collard greens, coarsely chopped

Steps:

Place bacon in a heavy pot and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until fat begins to render, about 5 minutes. Drain off 1/2 of the bacon grease.
Reduce heat to medium and add onion. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Increase heat to high and immediately pour in 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, stirring to scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add chopped collard greens and 1 more cup of water. Bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until greens are tender, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 304.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g