Fried Greens

From my collection of handwritten recipes.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 3 bunches greens

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

Directions

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.