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.
Total Time
45min
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0 Ratings
Author: Compelled to Cook
Servings:
2
Ingredients
•
1
bunch
Kale
•
3
slices
Bacon
, diced
•
1
Tbsp
Olive Oil
•
1
Medium
Onion
, thinly sliced
•
4
cloves
Garlic
, thinly sliced
•
as needed
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
•
as needed
Kosher Salt
•
as needed
Ground Black Pepper
•
1
cup
Vegetable Broth
•
1/2
cup
Water
•
3/4
cup
Freshly Grated
Parmesan Cheese
•
1/2
Medium
Lemon
, juiced
Cooking Instructions
1.
Trim Kale (1 bunch) of ribs and stems and tear them into bite-size pieces.
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.
3.
Add Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) to the remaining bacon fat to equal 2 Tbsp of total oil (you may not need it).
4.
Add Onion (1) and cook over medium heat until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
5.
Add Garlic (4 cloves) and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (as needed) and continue to cook for an additional 2 minutes.
6.
Toss in trimmed kale, Kosher Salt (as needed), and Ground Black Pepper (as needed) and cook, stirring often until kale starts to wilt 3-5 minutes.
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.
8.
Remove the lid and continue to cook for 3-5 minutes until most of the liquid has cooked out.
9.
Add Parmesan Cheese (3/4 cup) and bacon and toss to combine. Add a generous squeeze of Lemon Juice (1/2). Serve immediately.
Author's Notes
Makes 6 1/2 cup servings.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
378
FAT
26.0 g
PROTEIN
20.4 g
CARBS
17.9 g
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