Southern-Style Collard Greens

Ingredients

• 1 pound of bacon
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bunches of fresh collard greens, washed and chopped
• 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove bacon from skillet and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic, collard greens, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt to taste. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the greens are tender.
4. Add the bacon back to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Serve warm and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Collard greens are a type of leafy green vegetable and are a staple of Southern cuisine.
• Collard greens are high in fiber, vitamins K and A, iron, and calcium.
• Collard greens are a great source of antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties.