SMOKY COLLARD GREENS

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From 10/1/07 First Magazine. Traditional collard greens are cooked with ham hocks. This recipe uses bacon to add smoky flavor in just minutes.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Collard Greens

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs collard greens, cleaned, trimmed and cut into strips
4 slices bacon
4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
2 leeks, cleaned and chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In large pot, bring 4 quarts salted water to a boil. Stir in collard greens. Cook 15 minutes, or until tender; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon 7 minutes, or until crisp, turning once. Drain bacon on paper towels; cool and crumble.
  • In skillet with bacon drippings,k cook garlic, leeks and peppers 2 minutes. Stir in cooked collard greens and cook 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Transfer mixture to serving platter. Top with crumbled bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.4, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 10.3, Sodium 538.4, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 4.9

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