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Braised Kale with Bacon
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12 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 45MINS

Braised Kale with Bacon

Braised Kale with Bacon is a great side dish and an easy way to eat your leafy greens. This side dish is chock-full of flavor from everyone's favorite, bacon! You and your guest will be sure to ask for seconds from this delectable southern dish.
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Compelled to Cook
Hello, I'm Nicole! I aim to help you elevate your everyday meals with recipes that make the most of your casual family breakfasts, weeknight dinners and entertaining occasions.
https://www.compelledtocook.com
Braised Kale with Bacon is a great side dish and an easy way to eat your leafy greens. This side dish is chock-full of flavor from everyone's favorite, bacon! You and your guest will be sure to ask for seconds from this delectable southern dish.
45MINS
Total Time
$2.65
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
US / Metric
Kale
1 bunch
Kale
about 10 oz per 2 servings
Bacon
3 slices
Bacon, diced
up to 4 slices
Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Onion
1
Medium Onion, thinly sliced
Garlic
4 cloves
Garlic, thinly sliced
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Kosher Salt
1/4 tsp
Kosher Salt
Ground Black Pepper
1/4 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
Vegetable Broth
1 cup
Vegetable Broth
Water
1/2 cup
Water
Parmesan Cheese
3/4 cup
Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
Lemon
1/2
Medium Lemon, juiced
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
378
Fat
26.0 g
Protein
20.4 g
Carbs
17.9 g
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Author's Notes

Makes 6 1/2 cup servings.
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step 1
Trim Kale (1 bunch) of ribs and stems and tear them into bite-size pieces.
step 2
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add Bacon (3 slices) and cook until rendered and crisp. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
step 3
Add Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) to the remaining bacon fat to equal 2 Tbsp of total oil (you may not need it).
step 4
Add Onion (1) and cook over medium heat until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
step 5
Add Garlic (4 cloves) and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/2 tsp) and continue to cook for an additional 2 minutes.
step 6
Toss in trimmed kale, Kosher Salt (1/4 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) and cook, stirring often until kale starts to wilt 3-5 minutes.
step 7
Pour in Vegetable Broth (1 cup) and Water (1/2 cup). Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring once or twice until the kale is soft.
step 8
Remove the lid and continue to cook for 3-5 minutes until most of the liquid has cooked out.
step 9
Add Parmesan Cheese (3/4 cup) and bacon and toss to combine. Add a generous squeeze of Lemon (1/2). Serve immediately.
step 9 Add Parmesan Cheese (3/4 cup) and bacon and toss to combine. Add a generous squeeze of Lemon (1/2). Serve immediately.
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American
Gluten-Free
Keto
Low-Carb
Shellfish-Free
Pork
Side Dish
Vegetables
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