Caramelized onions, garlic, bacon, and cannellini beans add depth of flavor to collard greens in this recipe. Serve with sour cream or Parmesan cheese.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
2 hr 25 mins
Total Time
2 hr 35 mins
Calories
163 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Cook bacon in a large, deep pan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside. Reserve drippings in pan.
Step 2
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add onion to the pan; cook and stir until begins to brown, scraping bits off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon, about 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 4 minutes. Return bacon to the pan; stir in collard greens, toss gently until greens are wilted, about 3 minutes.
Step 3
Add water to almost cover collard greens; stir in brown sugar, vinegar, pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, cover the pan, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until greens are very tender, 1 to 2 hours, stirring in cannellini beans 30 minutes before serving; return to a simmer.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
salt and black pepper to taste
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 tablespoons minced garlic, or to taste
3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
5 cups collard greens, stems and center ribs discarded and leaves chopped
