Sauteed Collard Greens
Delicious collard greens sauteed in olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes and bacon.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 strips thick smoked bacon cut into 1/2" pieces
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 large bunch collard greens about 10 cups sliced
- 1 tsp. white vinegar
- Spritz fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and cut bacon in a large pot over medium-low heat.
- Cook bacon, slowly, until bacon is golden brown before adding garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant.
- Add collard greens.
- Pour in vinegar and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Saute collard greens until tender but still bright green. Do not overcook.
- Remove from heat and check seasoning again. Serve hot.
