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BEET GREENS AND KALE SAUTEED WITH BACON AND GARLIC



Beet Greens and Kale Sauteed with Bacon and Garlic image

This is my first ever recipe to share - I created it only after I couldn't find one that intrigued me. This was the first time I ever used the greens of beets. It was amazing and I will definitely have this as a green staple in our house! I hope you enjoy!

Provided by elk137

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 18m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 slice bacon, trimmed of fat and cut into small pieces
2 cloves garlic, pressed
6 leaves beet greens, stems cut into 2-inch pieces
2 leaves kale, ribs and stems removed, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Cook and stir bacon until browned and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir beet stems and kale into the skillet. Cover skillet and cook until kale wilts, about 3 minutes. Add beet greens. Cover and cook until bright green and wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 407.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

KALE WITH GARLIC AND BACON



Kale with Garlic and Bacon image

Categories     Garlic     Leafy Green     Pork     Side     Sauté     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Bacon     Kale     Fall     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/2 pounds kale (about 4 bunches), tough stems and center ribs cut off and discarded
10 bacon slices (1/2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Stack a few kale leaves and roll lengthwise into a cigar shape. Cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips with a sharp knife. Repeat with remaining leaves.
  • Cook bacon in a wide 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, then transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Pour off and discard all but 3 tablespoons fat from pot, then cook garlic in remaining fat over moderately low heat, stirring, until pale golden, about 30 seconds. Add kale (pot will be full) and cook, turning with tongs, until wilted and bright green, about 1 minute. Add water and simmer, partially covered, until just tender, 6 to 10 minutes. Toss with bacon and salt and pepper to taste.

GARLIC AND BACON KALE



Garlic and Bacon Kale image

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups kale, stems removed and coarsely chopped
6 slices bacon
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Cut bacon into pieces. 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until browned. Remove the bacon to paper toweling to drain. 3. Add the onion to the skillet and cook until softened. 4. Place the kale and garlic in the skillet and stir into the onion. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. 5. Before serving, sprinkle with the cooked bacon.

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