Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 1 heaping Tbsp coconut oil ((or sub other neutral oil like avocado or grape seed oil))
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced ((yields ~1 1/2 Tbsp as original recipe is written))
  • 2 large bundles collard greens* ((finely chopped // see photo // organic if possible))
  • 1 healthy pinch each salt and pepper
  • 3 Tbsp Coconut Bacon (or sub Eggplant Bacon)
  • 3-6 Tbsp vegetable broth
  • 1-2 tsp coconut sugar
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flake
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice ((optional // for serving))

Instruction

  • Heat a large metal or cast-iron (my preferred) skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add coconut oil and garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and very slightly golden brown.
  • Add collard greens and a pinch each salt and pepper and stir. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally until bright green in color and slightly soft.
  • Add coconut bacon, vegetable broth (start with lesser end of range- 3 Tbsp or 45 ml as original recipe is written), a bit more salt and pepper, coconut sugar (start with lesser end of range- 1 tsp as original recipe is written), and red pepper flake. Stir, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Continue cooking to desired tenderness. I like mine with a little crunch left, so I leave the vegetable broth at 3-4 Tbsp (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size), but you could continue adding vegetable broth (up to 6 Tbsp // amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) and simmer up to 15 minutes for more tender collards.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more coconut sugar for sweetness / flavor balance, salt and pepper for overall flavor, red pepper flake for heat, or more coconut bacon for smokiness and crunch.
  • Serve immediately with additional coconut bacon and a squeeze of lemon juice (optional). Best when fresh, though leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.