Garlic Bacon Kale Recipe (How to Cook Kale)
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Garlic Bacon Kale Recipe (How to Cook Kale)
Description
The preparation starts by crisping bacon over medium heat, providing a flavorful fat base. The bacon is removed, leaving drippings in the pan which are used to sauté finely diced onions over medium-low heat until they become soft and translucent. Adding the kale and minced garlic at this stage allows the greens to wilt slightly over a few minutes, absorbing the savory onion and bacon essence.
Seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper, the dish achieves a savory, slightly smoky profile. The cooked bacon is sprinkled back on top before serving, adding crunch and a concentrated bacon flavor. The kale remains tender but not mushy, making for a balance between the crisp bacon and the leafy greens.
This side dish can accompany a variety of mains and offers a tasty way to prepare kale with familiar savory elements. The method demonstrates how bacon fat can be used to flavor vegetables and how gently cooking kale preserves texture and enhances flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 lices Bacon chopped
- ½ cup onion finely diced
- 1 bunch kale washed and dried
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crisp over medium heat. Remove bacon and set aside reserving drippings.
- Reduce heat to medium low and cook onion in the drippings until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add kale and garlic stirring until cooked, about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with bacon and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 86 | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 1425IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 19.1mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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