Collard Greens Stir-Fry
Collard greens stir-fry is the perfect quick and easy side for your entrée. Thinly sliced and quickly sautéed, you'll have your collard greens ready in just a few minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 140kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bunch collard greens washed
- 3 oz bacon, thinly sliced (100g)
- ½ lemon (about 1 tablespoon of juice)
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Hold on to the part where the leaf starts on the stem, and with the other hand, pull the stem. You can also cut it out with a knife if you prefer. Do this to all leaves. Stack all of them, having the bigger leaves on the bottom. Roll them up tightly, lengthwise, and slice them very thinly, crosswise. Set it aside.
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, fry bacon in its grease until the desired doneness. Remove it from the pan and set it aside.
- Add collard greens to the pan and stir-fry them in the bacon grease for about 30 seconds, then, with the help of a tong or fork, turn them around and stir-fry for 30 more seconds. They should wilt and get softer, but not too much. Usually, 1 minute total is enough, but that will depend on the strength of the heat.
- Transfer it to a serving dish, squeeze in lemon juice, correct salt if necessary, and add the reserved bacon. Serve it immediately.
Notes
If you want to cut on calories, you can substitute the bacon for 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal