For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and use 2 tablespoons of olive oil to sauté the onions. Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spice. If the collard greens become too dry during simmering, add a little more broth or water to maintain moisture. The flavor of this dish improves with time, making it a great make-ahead option. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Collard Greens and Beans
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME2 hrs 25 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 35 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS279
Earthy collard greens transformed into a symphony of flavor! Sweet caramelized onions, savory bacon, and creamy cannellini beans unite to create a soul-satisfying dish. A delightful side or light meal, perfect with a dollop of crème fraîche and a dusting of Parmesan.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate25 g
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Cholesterol7 mg
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Fiber6 g
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Protein8 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium387 mg
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Sugar5 g
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Fat4 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 10 mins In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp, stirring occasionally (about 8-10 minutes). Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving the rendered bacon fat in the pot.
02 Step
Recipe View 12 mins Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the sliced red onion to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom, until softened and caramelized (about 10-12 minutes). Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
03 Step
Recipe View 3 mins Return the cooked bacon to the pot. Add the chopped collard greens and toss gently until they begin to wilt (about 3-5 minutes).
04 Step
Recipe View 2 hrs Pour in the vegetable broth (or water), ensuring the greens are almost covered. Stir in the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently until the collard greens are very tender (about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours).
05 Step
Recipe View 30 mins Stir in the drained and rinsed cannellini beans during the last 30 minutes of cooking time. Return to a simmer and cook until the beans are heated through and have absorbed some of the flavors of the greens.
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Precious Orn
Nov 5, 2024The best collard greens recipe I've ever tried!
Ellen Carroll
Sep 27, 2024This recipe is fantastic! The caramelized onions and bacon really elevate the flavor of the collard greens.
Felicity Wisozk
Aug 19, 2024I added a little bit of molasses for extra sweetness and it was delicious!
Timothy Rath
Jun 28, 2024Easy to follow recipe, and the results were amazing. Will definitely make this again.
Lucious Stehr
Jun 10, 2024I used vegetable broth instead of water and it added even more flavor.
Cordia Herzog
May 19, 2024I substituted smoked turkey for the bacon and it was still incredibly flavorful.
Eliseo Funk
Nov 3, 2023My family loved this recipe. Even my picky eaters ate their greens!
Lexi Dietrich
Aug 2, 2023I made this in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. I just cooked it on low for 6 hours.