Collards

Recipesfull introduces to you: Mardi Gras Recipes. (Collards). This is a classic formula for perfect collard greens. Simmered with bacon, potato and wine vinegar, these greens are sensational.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 1hr

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Collards

Ingredients

2 large potatoes

peeled and cubed

3 bunches collard greens - rinsed

stemmed and thinly sliced

4 slices bacon

½ onion

diced

½ cup red wine vinegar

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Directions

Step 1

Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Before the potatoes are finished add the collards to the pot.

Step 2

Place bacon in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until evenly browned about 10 minutes. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain and saute the onion in bacon grease until tender. Drain onions of grease and add to the greens. Crumble in the bacon and stir in the wine vinegar. Simmer over low heat until greens are tender about 1 hour.

Nutritional Information

Collards

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 173.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.8g 16%

Carbohydrates: 30.7g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 6.8g 27%

Sugars: 1.9g

Fat: 3.2g 5%

Saturated Fat: 0.9g 5%

Cholesterol: 6.8mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 11364.5IU 227%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.4mg 34%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 36%

Vitamin C: 50.4mg 84%

Folate: 151.7mcg 38%

Calcium: 213.5mg 21%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 59.2mg 21%

Potassium: 749.8mg 21%

Sodium: 172.4mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 28.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.