Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds collard greens
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 slices Canadian bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt
Directions
Remove the stems and center ribs from the collard greens and discard. Cut the leaves into 1/2-inch strips. Place the greens into a large, microwave-safe bowl with the water and cover tightly. Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
In the meantime, preheat a large skillet and cook the bacon for 2 minutes on each side. Remove the bacon from the pan, chop, and set aside. Add the oil and onion to the pan and cook until onions have softened, about 2 minutes. Add the collard greens and stir in the vinegar, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, and broth. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, for 30 minutes. Add the chopped bacon to the pan, and season with salt.
Photo: Short-Cut Collard Greens Recipe

















Review This Recipe
You must be logged in to review this recipe.
or Sign Up to Review
Newest Ratings and Reviews
Read all 28 reviews
By Katewward
Ohio
on November 04, 2012
Flag
Flag This Review?
Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.
or Cancel
Admittedly we changed the recipe a bit to suit our taste buds....but we only left out the maple syrup and used a bit more than a 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. With these changes the collard greens were amazing!!! Next time I will keep the same amount of red pepper flakes that we used but will add just a touch of maple syrup. I am sure it will be wonderful. Follow the recipe or change it slightly and it is still wonderful!!! :
By loribrown85_126...
Washington, 47
on November 07, 2011
Flag
Flag This Review?
Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.
or Cancel
Delicious, healthy greens! Don't have much more to add - this is a great recipe.
By deerenner_9635695
Oklahoma City, OK
on January 11, 2011
Flag
Flag This Review?
Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.
or Cancel
Have made this recipe several times. Husband does not like collard greens - or so he said. He goes back for seconds everytime I serve this. Now even tells his mom he likes collard greens! this last time didn't have quite enough collard greens, but had some fresh bok choy left over from another recipe - added the bok choy - fantastic. Love using the Canadian Bacon - just the right touch.
Read all 28 reviews