Name: Sweet and Spicy Wilted Kale
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon; 0.75 cup onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1.5 tablespoons margarine; 1 bunch red-leaf kale, thick stems removed and leaves chopped; 1 cup apple cider; 1 tablespoon mango-habanero sauce; 8 ounces precooked turkey sausage, cut into bite-sized pieces; salt to taste

Sweet and Spicy Wilted Kale

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Packed with vitamins, calcium, and fiber, this kale dish is lightly sweet and subtly spicy. Add pasta or polenta for a main course or serve alone as a side dish.

Recipe by Onika101

Updated on January 14, 2022

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

3 slices bacon
¾ cup onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons margarine
1 bunch red-leaf kale, thick stems removed and leaves chopped
1 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon mango-habanero sauce
8 ounces precooked turkey sausage, cut into bite-sized pieces (Optional)
salt to taste

Directions

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until just crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Trim and discard half the fat from each piece. Dice remaining bacon.
Use a paper towel to wipe out skillet, leaving a light coating of bacon grease. Add onion, garlic, and margarine. Cook until onions are soft and translucent, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Add kale and toss until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Add apple cider, habanero sauce, cooked bacon, and turkey sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt.

Cook's Notes:

You can use precooked chicken in place of the turkey sausage, if you prefer.

You can use cayenne pepper in place of the mango-habanero sauce, if you prefer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

276	Calories
13g	Fat
25g	Carbs
18g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 276
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 3g	17%
Cholesterol 50mg	17%
Sodium 849mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 25g	9%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 18g
Vitamin C 138mg	689%
Calcium 171mg	13%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 758mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.