Garlic Bacon Kale
Garlic Bacon Kale that is sauteed on the stove to perfection. 5 simple ingredients, easy cook, and loaded with savory flavors and nutrients. An easy kale recipe for any night of the week.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 142kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups kale stems removed and coarsely chopped
- 6-8 slices of bacon I used a thicker cut bacon
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by dicing up your bacon into smaller pieces. Then you will toss them in a skillet over medium heat and cook until browned and fully cooked.
- Once the bacon is cooked, remove it from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Now you can remove some of the bacon grease or leave it all in the pan. But you will then add in your onion and saute till softened. This takes 5 minutes roughly.
- White you bacon and the onions are cooking wash, and prep your kale. Toss in the pan with the onion and bacon grease along with the garlic.
- Cook for around 5 minutes or until the kale softens down to your preference. Then top with bacon and serve.
Notes
Swap Out Bacon: You are welcome to swap bacon with prosciutto, Canadian bacon, or any other type of meat. Or leave it out altogether.
Doneness of Kale: You can cook your kale to your preference. The longer it cooks the more wilted it will become.
Salt and Pepper to Season to your liking.
Swap out spices: This is a great side dish for a weeknight dinner or holiday side dish. Feel free to change up the ingredients to create a dish that fits your preference. Try out different herbs or spices to create layers of flavor.
Add More Ingredients: Add in some cooked diced sweet potatoes, quinoa to make it like a salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 435mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g