Description
This Southern-style collard greens recipe combines fresh greens with crispy bacon, onions, and garlic, simmered in savory chicken broth. A splash of apple cider vinegar and red pepper flakes add tang and warmth, making it an ideal side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
- Collard greens
- Crispy bacon
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil (optional)
- Diced tomatoes (optional)
- Smoked sausage (optional)
- Hot sauce (optional)
- Onions
- Garlic
- Chicken broth
- Apple cider vinegar
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Stir in the crispy bacon pieces and season with salt and pepper to taste. If you opted for olive oil, drizzle it in at this stage for extra richness.
- Give everything a final stir to combine, and then remove from heat.
- Serve the collard greens warm as a delicious side dish or as part of a main meal.
Notes
- Feel free to customize this recipe by adding other ingredients such as diced tomatoes, smoked sausage, or even a splash of hot sauce for an extra kick.
- Collard greens are versatile and can be adjusted to suit your taste preferences!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes