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Braised Collard Greens with Turkey Bacon

Braised Collard Greens

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
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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.