Collard Greens & Beans

Side Dishes

I never tried collard greens until a friend gave me this recipe that calls for bacon and pinto beans. Now I look forward to serving this Southern staple on Thanksgiving.

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 55 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

2 pounds collard greens
3 bacon strips, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2-1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Instructions

1. Remove and discard center ribs and stems from collard greens. Cut leaves into 1-in. pieces. In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally.
2. Add onion and garlic to bacon and drippings; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add collard greens; cook and stir until they begin to wilt. Stir in water, brown sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 55-65 minutes or until greens are tender, adding beans during the last 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 145 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 382mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 7g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.