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Sautéed Collard Greens with Pancetta

Looking for a quicker and healthier alternative to traditional southern collard greens? These sautéed collard greens are vibrant, delicious, and easy to make. They're topped with flavorful crispy pancetta, crunchy buttered croutons, and parmesan for the perfect side dish that will put collard greens on your regular dinner rotation.
Sondra Barker
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 81 kcal
Diets:
Gluten Free
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Keto
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Low Calorie
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Low Carb

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch collard greens stems removed & sliced
  • 1 whole shallot chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 sliced pancetta
  • ⅛ cup croutons crushed for topping
  • 1 tbsp parmesan sliced or grated for topping

Instructions
 

  • First, to prepare you collard greens by slice each leaf on either side of the main stem that goes down the center. Then remove the stem. Stack all the prepared leaves on top of each other, roll them, and then cut them into slices.
    1 bunch collard greens
  • Next, heat your pan over medium heat, then add 1/2 tbsp olive oil and the slices of pancetta. Sauté until crispy, about 5-8 minutes, then remove the pancetta and set aside.
    1/2 tbsp olive oil, 2 sliced pancetta
  • Then add the diced shallots and garlic to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent or just slightly browned.
    1 whole shallot, 3 cloves garlic
  • Then, add the sliced collard greens and sauté them for 3-5 minutes until they are cooked down. It is ok if some pieces get a little crispy char.
  • Once the collard greens are sautéed, reduce the heat to low and add the chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Then cook for another 2 minutes.
    1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • Finally, add your collard greens to a serving dish. Break apart your crispy pancetta and sprinkle on top along with a few shaving of parmesan cheese, and crumbled breadcrumbs.
    1/8 cup croutons, 1 tbsp parmesan

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 2396IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 0.4mg | Net Carbohydrates: 3g
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