BRAISED KALE WITH BACON AND CIDER

Braised Kale With Bacon and Cider image

Provided by dicentra

Categories Greens

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 slices bacon
1 1/4 cups thinly sliced onions
1 (1 lb) bag chopped kale
1/3 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups diced granny smith apples (about 10 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Place a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bacon; cook 5 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally.
Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings in pan. Crumble bacon, and set aside.
Increase heat to medium-high. Add onion to pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Add kale, and cook 5 minutes or until wilted, stirring frequently. Add cider and vinegar; cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add apple, salt, and pepper; cook 5 minutes or until apple is tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.5, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 290.8, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.7, Protein 3.8