Southern-Style Collard Greens with Bacon (Keto)
Indulge in the robust flavors of Southern-style collard greens with a keto twist! Our Southern-Style Collard Greens with Bacon (Keto) recipe features thick-sliced bacon, onions, and garlic, creating a savory masterpiece. Perfectly tender and simmered to perfection, this low-carb delight is a soulful side dish or hearty main, bringing the comfort of traditional Southern cuisine to your keto table.
Ingredients
- 1 lb thick sliced bacon chopped
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 large cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 bunches (about 1 1/2 pounds) collard greens washed, stems removed and chopped or torn into bite sized pieces
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar can add up to 1 tablespoon
- pink salt to taste
Instructions
- Place the bacon in a large heavy bottom pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes or until begins to render it's fat and crisp on the edges.
- Add the onion to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened.
- Add the garlic, and crushed red pepper, and cook for another minute.
- Add the greens to the pot tossing them with tongs to coat in the bacon fat, and cook for 2-3 minutes or they begin to wilt.
- Pour in the water and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low, then cover the pot and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until greens are tender but not mushy.
- Uncover and stir in the vinegar. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste and add salt as needed.
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Nutrition
Calories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 7gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 381mgPotassium: 148mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 71IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mg
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