Quick Kale with Bacon and Onions

Name: Quick Kale with Bacon and Onions
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup and 1 lemon wedge)
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 10 cups chopped kale, divided; ½ cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; 2 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled; 6 lemon wedges

5 Ratings
5 Reviews

One serving of this hearty side offers more than your day's need of vitamin K, which helps promote strong bones.

By Jaime Harder, MA, RD

Recipe by Cooking Light January 2008

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Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Recipe Summary

Yield:

6 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup and 1 lemon wedge)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
10 cups chopped kale, divided
½ cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
2 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
6 lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion to pan; sauté 6 minutes or until onion is tender and begins to brown. Add 5 cups kale, 1/4 cup broth, salt, and peppers to pan. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 4 minutes. Add remaining 5 cups kale and remaining 1/4 cup broth to pan. Cover and cook 16 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve with lemon wedges.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

75 calories; calories from fat 36%; fat 3g; saturated fat 0.6g; mono fat 1.5g; poly fat 0.5g; protein 3.8g; carbohydrates 10.2g; fiber 2.1g; cholesterol 2mg; iron 1.4mg; sodium 213mg; calcium 110mg.

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EllenDeller

04/26/2013

I often make kale, but this is the BEST kale I've ever made. Just delicious! I added a little garlic in with the onion and I used the bacon drippings (measured) instead of oil, but that's the only change.

carolfitz

10/01/2012

Added about 1/8c thin-sliced garlic along with the onions. Our bunch of curly kale, after being stemmed & rough-chopped, came out about 12c raw and cooked down to four generous portions, no leftovers. Served with CL's Spanish-style cod. Pretty good.

PattiCLFan

05/12/2010

This is a great recipe, especially for those new to kale. Great flavor and easy to make. Tried with veggie broth and no bacon for my vegetarian daughter - she liked it as well - just added the bacon for the rest of the family.

Margaret2701

05/12/2010

This is a recipe the longer you cook the better it gets. Feel free to simmer these for over an hour.

NCYankee

11/21/2009

This dish is recommended for people who can handle strong tastes. Don't try this if you are new to kale. Easy, delicious. Turkey bacon works great as a healthier substitute. Cook a lot as it cooks down to a small quantity.

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