Collard Greens & Beans

Name: Collard Greens & Beans
Ingredients: 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

10 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

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.
2

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.