Collard Greens with Turkey Bacon
A healthy southern dish made with collard greens and turkey bacon, offering great taste and nutrition.
Instructions
Serves 5
- 18 cups collard greens, cut into strips
- 6 strips of uncured turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon salt-free or low-sodium seasoning
- 16 oz reduced-sodium chicken broth or chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.
- Remove the spines from the collard greens and cut the leaves into strips.
- Heat oil over medium heat in a large stock pot. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant.
- Add the collard greens to the pot, stirring occasionally, and sauté until they soften.
- Sprinkle the seasoning over the greens and allow them to cook for about 2 minutes, stirring to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and vinegar. Stir to combine, then cover and simmer for about 30 minutes or until the greens are fork-tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy
This Collard Greens with Turkey Bacon recipe is a savory,
comforting
side dish that combines tender greens with the
rich, smoky flavor of turkey bacon.
| Nutrition Fact | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 109 |
| Total Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 278 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Total Sugars | 0 g |
| Added Sugars Included | 0 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 268 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 93 mg |
Source: Recipe adapted from USDA CACFP https://fns-prod.azureedge.us/sites/default/files/resource-files/Collard_Greens.25-50.pdf