How to Make Collard Greens with Turkey Bacon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Collard greens are a classic southern dish that are often served as a side dish alongside other hearty comfort foods. This recipe for collard greens with turkey bacon puts a healthier twist on the traditional preparation by using lean turkey bacon instead of pork. The result is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for any weeknight dinner or holiday gathering.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package smoked turkey bacon, chopped
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch ground cumin
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch celery seed
  • 1 pinch dried dill weed
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 2 medium leeks, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 2 pounds collard greens, rinsed and trimmed

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
  • Bring water to a boil in a large pot with chicken broth, salt, pepper, cumin, cayenne, celery seed, and dill.
  • While the mixture comes to a boil, melt butter in a small pan over medium-high heat. Saute leeks and garlic in the hot butter until garlic is lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add to the pot of water.
  • Cut collard leaves in half and stir into the boiling mixture. Add cooked turkey bacon and cook over high heat for 30 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender and flavors have melded, about 1 hour.
  • Serve hot with or without some of the juice, adding more salt and pepper to taste.
  • Nutrition

    102 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 1093mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 43mg
    • Calcium: 199mg
    • Iron: 9mg
    • Potassium: 284mg