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Braised Kale with Pancetta 

Braised Kale with Pancetta, garlic, and onion, a healthy side dish to pair with any protein, is a tasty way to eat your greens!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 115 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces pancetta (diced)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 3 bunches flat kale (stemmed and torn (14 oz/17 cups total))

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large heavy pot or Dutch Oven over medium-low heat, add the pancetta and cook until it’s crisp, about 8 minutes.
  2. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon reserving the fat.
  3. To the same pot, add the onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Saute, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes, until browned and fragrant.
  4. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for just 20 to 30 seconds, before the garlic scorches.
  5. Add the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, and stir in the kale.
  6. Add a splash of red wine vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and simmer on medium-low stirring occasionally until the kale becomes tender, but not mushy, about 18 to 20 minutes.
  7. If the broth evaporates, add a little more water to make sure it doesn’t burn on the bottom.
  8. Serve topped with pancetta.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/4 cups Calories 115kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 6.5g (13%) Fat 5.5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1.5g (8%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 176mg (7%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5.5g (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 115

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/4 cups
Calories 115kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 6.5g 13%
Fat 5.5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 176mg 7%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5.5g 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.