COLLARD GREENS & BEANS

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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. -April Burroughs, Vilonia, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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., 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 : Calories 145 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Biplove Limbu
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I made these Collard Greens and Beans for my family last night and they loved them! The greens were cooked perfectly and the beans were a great addition. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Asraful Mia
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, so I was excited to try these Collard Greens and Beans. They did not disappoint! The greens were tender and flavorful, and the beans added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this rec


Bristy Sharma
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These Collard Greens and Beans are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. They are packed with nutrients and they taste great. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Fatima Montassir
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I made these Collard Greens and Beans for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the fact that they are healthy and easy to make.


Pranjal Chandra
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These Collard Greens and Beans are easy to make and they turned out great! I used canned beans to save time, and they still came out delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Tshilidzi Smart
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I'm not a big fan of collard greens, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The beans and the bacon really balance out the flavor of the greens. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Kashif Hussain
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I made these Collard Greens and Beans for my family last night and they loved them! The greens were cooked perfectly and the beans were a great addition. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Laisa Ledua
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, so I was excited to try these Collard Greens and Beans. They did not disappoint! The greens were tender and flavorful, and the beans added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this rec


Mahad Shazad
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These Collard Greens and Beans are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. They are packed with nutrients and they taste great. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


karitk Sahni
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I made these Collard Greens and Beans for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the fact that they are healthy and easy to make.


Ghullam murtaza
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These Collard Greens and Beans were easy to make and they turned out great! I used canned beans to save time, and they still came out delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


noor shah
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I'm not a huge fan of collard greens, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The beans and the bacon really balance out the flavor of the greens. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Bradley Carolus
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I made these Collard Greens and Beans last night and they were a hit! My family loved them. I especially liked the addition of the beans. They gave the dish a nice texture and flavor.


Devin Montoya
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These Collard Greens and Beans were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The greens were tender and flavorful, and the beans added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this recipe again.