• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Oh, That's Good! logo

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • For Two
  • Asian
  • Mediterranean
  • Tex-Mex
  • Appetizers
  • Seafood
  • Soups
  • Eggs
  • Cookies
  • Pies & Tarts
  • Cake & Muffins
  • Lemons
  • Sides
  • Lemon Savory
  • Lemon Sweets
  • Savory Breakfast
  • Sweet Breakfast
  • Pasta & Rice
  • Bread & Pastry
  • Ice Cream & Puddings
  • Beef
  • Poultry
  • Pork
  • Sandwich & Burger
  • Pizza
  • Sauce & Condiments
  • Follow me!

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • For Two
    • Asian
    • Mediterranean
    • Tex-Mex
    • Appetizers
    • Seafood
    • Soups
    • Eggs
    • Cookies
    • Pies & Tarts
    • Cake & Muffins
    • Lemons
    • Sides
    • Lemon Savory
    • Lemon Sweets
    • Savory Breakfast
    • Sweet Breakfast
    • Pasta & Rice
    • Bread & Pastry
    • Ice Cream & Puddings
    • Beef
    • Poultry
    • Pork
    • Sandwich & Burger
    • Pizza
    • Sauce & Condiments
  • Follow me!

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    HOME » Recipes » Sides

    Published: Jan 29, 2015 · Modified: Jan 5, 2020· This website generates income via ads ·

    Braised Mixed Greens

    Jump to Recipe

    This week's box of winter vegetables from the CSA included collard greens and rainbow chard so I made Braised Mixed Greens. I braised both greens together with shallots and a little crispy crumbled bacon.

    People sometimes cook the heck out of their greens like my grandmother did, but I like them to have a little bite left. Braising is my chosen method for cooking greens. They are fully cooked, but still retain their vibrant green color.

    Greens600

    Here's the recipe.

    Braised Mixed Greens

    Your favorite mixed greens braised with shallots and bacon. Perfect side dish for any protein.
    PRINT Pin
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 141 kcal

    Equipment

    • Braiser or skillet with lid

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 slices thick cut bacon
    • I bunch Swiss chard stem removed and coarsely chopped
    • 1 bunch collard greens stem removed and coarsely chopped
    • 3 large shallots coarsely chopped
    • Salt and Pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Wash the chard and collard green leaves under cold running water. Cut the tough center stems out and coarsely chop the leaves.
    • Place the bacon into a large braising pot and cook on the stove top until almost crispy.
    • Remove two pieces of bacon and continue cooking the remaining piece until crispy.
    • Remove the single slice of bacon from the pot to use later as garnish.
    • Coarsely chop the other two pieces of bacon and put them back in the pot.
    • Add the shallots and cook in the bacon grease for two minutes.
    • Add the washed and chopped greens to the pot. Turn the heat to high and stir constantly as the greens begin to wilt and give up their juices.
    • Lower the heat to medium and cook until the greens are to your liking. Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with crumbled bacon.

    Notes

    Cook time can vary quite a bit depending on how cooked you want your greens. It takes longer to cook out some of the bitterness.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Braised Mixed Greens
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    141
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    11
    g
    17
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    20
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    18
    mg
    6
    %
    Sodium
     
    341
    mg
    14
    %
    Potassium
     
    406
    mg
    12
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    6
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    5
    g
    10
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    4723
    IU
    94
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    25
    mg
    30
    %
    Calcium
     
    52
    mg
    5
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Approximate nutrition information is provided as a convenience and courtesy only. You are encouraged to do your own calculations if precise data is required.

    Keyword collard greens, greens, swiss chard
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
    « Buttermilk Biscuits with Local Honey
    Oven Roasted JoJo Potatoes »

    Sharing is caring! Thanks for supporting us!

    0 shares
    • Facebook
    • Email

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      January 30, 2015 at 9:56 pm

      I just love how easy yet delicious these braised mixed greens are. I definitely will be making the recipe to accompany dinner this week!

      • Mary says

        January 31, 2015 at 4:57 am

        Thank you Thalia. They really are delicious. I went heavy on the shallots because I just love them.

    Primary Sidebar

    I am Mary, the blogger behind "Oh That's Good!" I am a former nurse, former hobby farm blogger, former vintage shop owner, and current food blogger. I live with my husband and our little mutt Tucker in a lovely retirement community. I am cooking for two and taking inspiration from old cookbooks, magazines, and memories of watching my mother and grandmother cook. I like reducing my food waste and exorbitant grocery bills! I am busy rewriting my recipes for two servings with the option of adjusting the recipe up to four or six servings with just one click.

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    • Privacy Policy
    • Nutritional Disclaimer

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.