Keto Soul Food Collard Greens

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  • prep time

    prep time

    5 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    27 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    32 min

Keto Soul Food Collard Greens

11 ratings

These Keto soul food collard greens are our quick and easy take on this classic southern side. The mix of tender greens and salty bacon is a crowd pleasing combination the whole family will enjoy. Perfect served with our Keto fried chicken or Cajun pork chops.

How to Make Keto Southern Style Greens

Southern collard greens are typically slow cooked with ham until wilted and tender. For a quick and easy alternative, we have simmered our Keto collard greens with bacon, onion and garlic in chicken stock. Not forgetting a generous tablespoon of butter for those all important Keto fats.

Serving Suggestions

These Keto soul food greens are a great accompaniment to a southern inspired meal. Perfect with Keto chicken or pork recipes and a side of low carb biscuits. Alternatively this is simply a great side to accompany weeknight dinners.

  • Net Carbs

    5.2 g

  • Fiber

    9.6 g

  • Total Carbs

    14.9 g

  • Protein

    9.7 g

  • Fats

    7.5 g

150 cals

Keto Soul Food Collard Greens

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Ingredients

  • Collard Greens

    Collard Greens

    5 cup

  • Bacon

    Bacon

    4 slice - 6" long

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    1 clove

  • Chicken Broth, Bouillon Or Consomme, Ready-to-serve Can

    Chicken Broth, Bouillon Or Consomme, Ready-to-serve Can

    1 cup

  • Unsalted Butter

    Unsalted Butter

    1 tablespoon

  • White Onion

    White Onion

    ½ small

Recipe Steps

steps 3

32 min

  • Step 1

    Melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet over a medium heat. Thinly slice the onion and roughly dice the bacon. Add the onion and the bacon to the skillet with the melted butter. Pan fry for a few minutes to brown the bacon all over and soften the onion.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Thinly slice the garlic. Add the garlic to the skillet along with the onion and bacon. Stir well to combine. Cook for a few minutes more until the garlic is soft and fragrant and the bacon is golden and starting to crisp.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Slice the collard greens into half inch ribbons, discarding any tough stalks. Add the collard ribbons to the skillet. Add the chicken stock and stir well to combine. You may wish to season with salt and pepper at this point, depending on the strength of your stock seasoning. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer until the greens are tender and all the stock has evaporated - about 15/20 minutes. Serve hot.
    Step 3

Comments 10

  • StellarArugula556292

    StellarArugula556292 8 months ago

    I love this easy recipe. It’s not so different than how I made it already without the butter, which was an easy add. I also added a few cubes of leftover ham from Easter but unfortunately had to resist making the normal corn muffins. A few dots of hot sauce and this was great as my main meal.

    • Bev

      Bev 3 years ago

      I'm making this right now. I have "added" a few things like unsalted chicken broth and bone broth to help strengthen the value of the pot liquor. I also have a hambone which I had in the freezer. I'm just letting it go for hours and I know I will love it! The "broth" is amazing. Thanks for reminding me of my mom & dad with this recipe.

      • Laralee

        Laralee 4 years ago

        51 year old South Georgia native been eating greens all my life, this recipe is SO GOOD and so easy! Will be my new go to for all my greens!!

        • Cory1986

          Cory1986 4 years ago

          Very very good

          • IncredibleKale399288

            IncredibleKale399288 4 years ago

            Just asking! R they BP good.

        • Clint

          Clint 4 years ago

          We both loved this! I would cut the bacon in half and do not add salt even if you are using low sodium chicken broth. It was a little salty for our taste but the flavor is amazing! I also used turnip greens because they have lower carbs than collards!

          • recipewriter

            recipewriter 4 years ago

            Thank you :)

        • Giz

          Giz 4 years ago

          Very good! Easy to put together. Served with Chicken link sausage.

          • recipewriter

            recipewriter 4 years ago

            Sounds good! Thank you :)

        • Anonymous

          Anonymous 4 years ago

          3