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Sautéed Collard Greens with Bacon

This Sautéed Collard Greens with Bacon recipe is a quick and flavorful Southern-inspired side dish made with tender collard greens, crispy bacon, garlic, and olive oil. Perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Keyword Bacon, Collard Greens, Garlic, Olive Oil, Salt
Cooking Method Stovetop
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 57kcal
Author Recipe Adapted From: Skinnytaste.com

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 slice Bacon Turkey
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 can Collard Greens Or 1 bunch
  • Salt To taste

Instructions

  • In a large sauté pan, heat bacon on low heat.
  • When bacon fat renders, add oil and garlic, saute until golden, about 1 minute.
  • Add chopped collards to the pan, season with salt to taste and cover.
  • Cook until the leaves are tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg