Braised Collards with Bacon and Tomatoes - Oryana

Ingredients

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 bunches (2 ½ pounds) collard greens, stems removed, chopped
• Sea salt and ground pepper to taste
• 1 28-oz can diced tomatoes
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 slices bacon, chopped, or smoked tempeh
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (if using tempeh)
• 1 15-oz can black-eyed peas, rinsed, drained
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup