In this recipe, the turkey bacon is the building block of flavor for the entire dish. An incredible side, this dish also provides a comforting, nutrition-packed party appetizer that can be served up in shot glasses or small soup bowls or mugs.
Braised Collard Greens
Servings
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 5-ounce package turkey bacon
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or more if you like it spicy
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large bunch collard greens (about 5-6 cups) large center stems removed and sliced into 2-inch strips
- 1 cup chicken stock
- ½ cup water
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cut turkey bacon into 1-inch pieces. Spray an 8-quart pot with cooking spray and set over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook for about 2-3 minutes, until crispy. Remove turkey bacon from pot and set aside, leaving all the turkey bacon flavor inside the pot.
- Add oil to the pot and lower the flame. Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for one minute, until garlic is tender.
- Add in the collard greens and sauté for three minutes. Add the turkey bacon, chicken stock, and water. Bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat, cover pot and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Uncover, add lemon juice and stir to mix. Raise the heat to medium and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve.
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