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Sauteed Collard Greens with Bacon

Sauteed Collard Greens with Bacon

4.20 from 5 votes
Thinly sliced collard greens sautéed with bacon, garlic, and olive oil is the perfect side dish for New Year’s Day.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 slice bacon (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 large bunch collard greens (washed and dried)
  • salt (to taste)

Instructions

  • Remove the tough stems that run down the center of the leaf.
  • Stack a few leaves, roll and slice into thin strips.
    hot to cut collard greens
  • In a large saute pan, heat bacon on low heat.
    bacon
  • 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

Serving: 1/4th, Calories: 73kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 4.5g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 1.5mg, Sodium: 68mg, Fiber: 2.5g, Sugar: 0.5g
- WW Points: 2