Fried Greens

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh greens, about 3 bunches (collard, mustard or turnip)
• 2 slices lean bacon, diced
• 1/3 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 3 tablespoons onions, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 wash the greens, leaving droplets of water on the leaves. remove any tough stems and tear leaves into bite-sized pieces. in a 12 inch nonstick skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat for 5 minutes or until crisp; transfer to paper towels. pour off all but 1 tblsp. of the drippings. add the red bell pepper and onion to the drippings and saute for 5 minutes or until soft. stir in the greens and black pepper. saute 10 minutes longer or until the greens are tender. top with the bacon.