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Collard Greens and Beans
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Collard Greens and Beans

10 ingredients 10 min + 2 hr 25 min 4 servings openrecipes
Collard Greens and Beans

"Caramelized onions, bacon, and cannellini beans add depth of flavor to collard greens. So delicious! Serve with a dollop of sour cream and/or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. "

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

168
Calories
6g
Protein
4g
Fat
29g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 12 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bacon 1 slice cooked (8g) 43
Collard Greens 1 cup (36g) raw 11
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0
Cider not in our table 0
Cannellini Bean not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic, or to taste
  • 5 cups collard greens, stems and center ribs discarded and leaves chopped
  • 3/4 cup water, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

Directions

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