Southern Collard Greens

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 slices bacon
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 lb fresh collard greens, cut into 2 inch pieces

Get Ingredients

Cook bacon in pan until it is crisp. Remove from the pan and crumble and then return to the pan. Add the onion and cook until it is tender for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and collards and fry until the collards start to wilt.

Pour in the chicken broth and then season it with salt, pepper and red pepper. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until greens are tender.