Braised Greens

- 1 lb fresh greens (collard, mustard or turnip greens; or kale) (500 g)
- 2 Tbsp canola oil (30 mL)
- 2 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup finely diced onion (250 mL)
- 1/4 tsp salt (1 mL)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (2 mL)
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth (250 mL)
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (15 mL)
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar (15 mL)
- 1. Wash greens and remove tough center ribs. Cut leaves into 1-inch strips. (Or purchase pre-washed, stemmed and trimmed fresh greens.)
- 2. Heat large sauce pot over medium-high heat; add oil and bacon and cook until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
- 3. Stir in onions and salt; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and pepper flakes, and cook 1 minute more.
- 4. Add broth, stirring to scrape up any browned bits on bottom of pan.
- 5. Add greens to pot. If necessary, add in batches, stirring each batch to wilt slightly before adding more. Cover and cook until tender, about 25 to 35 minutes.
- 6. Stir in vinegar and sugar, and then lower heat to medium. Cover and cook 5 minutes more. Taste and then balance flavors as desired with salt, pepper flakes, vinegar and sugar. Serve hot.
- Tip: For a hint of decadence, stir in 2 tablespoons of low-fat cream cheese and pulse briefly in a food processor for creamed greens.