Short-Cut Collard Greens

• 1 1/4 pounds collard greens
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 slices Canadian bacon
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• Salt

1. Remove the stems and center ribs from the collard greens and discard.
2. Cut the leaves into 1/2-inch strips.
3. Place the greens into a large, microwave-safe bowl with the water and cover tightly.
4. Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
5. In the meantime, preheat a large skillet and cook the bacon for 2 minutes on each side.
6. Remove the bacon from the pan, chop, and set aside.
7. Add the oil and onion to the pan and cook until onions have softened, about 2 minutes.
8. Add the collard greens and stir in the vinegar, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, and broth.
9. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, for 30 minutes.
10. Add the chopped bacon to the pan, and season with salt.

collard greens, water, bacon, olive oil, onion, cider vinegar, maple syrup, hot red pepper, chicken broth, salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/short-cut-collard-greens-recipe.html (may not work)