Collard Greens with Red Onions and Bacon Recipe

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Collard Greens with Red Onions and Bacon

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 lb sliced bacon , cut crosswise into fourths
3 medium red onions, chopped coarse (about 3 cups)
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tbsp firmly packed dark brown sugar , or to taste
1/2 tsp dried hot red pepper flakes , or to taste
4 lb collard greens (preferably small leaves), coarse stems andribs discarded and leaves and thin stems washed well, drained, andchopped coarse

Directions:

In a deep heavy kettle cook bacon in 2 batches over moderate heat until crisp and transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but about 3 tablespoons drippings and in drippings remaining in kettle cook onions, stirring occasionally, until browned slightly and softened. Transfer onions with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
To kettle add broth, vinegar, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and about half of bacon, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add about half of collards, tossing until wilted slightly, and add remaining collards, tossing until combined. Simmer collards, covered, 30 minutes. Stir in onions and simmer, covered, 30 minutes more, or until collards are very tender.
Serve collards topped with remaining bacon.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	224.51 Kcal (940 kJ)
Calories from fat	119.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.32g	20%
Sodium	309.61mg	13%
Potassium	752.43mg	16%
Total Carbs	19.46g	6%
Sugars	5.02g	20%
Dietary Fiber	10.27g	41%
Protein	11.09g	22%
Vitamin C	86.4mg	144%
Calcium	545.7mg	55%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	62.04 Kcal (260 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.68g	20%
Sodium	85.56mg	13%
Potassium	207.92mg	16%
Total Carbs	5.38g	6%
Sugars	1.39g	20%
Dietary Fiber	2.84g	41%
Protein	3.06g	22%
Vitamin C	23.9mg	144%
Calcium	150.8mg	55%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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