Bacon-Wilted Kale with Apples

Name: Bacon-Wilted Kale with Apples
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 3 thick-cut peppered bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 medium chopped Honeycrisp apple; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 8 cups torn kale leaves; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

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A wonderful twist on sauteed kale paired with bacon and apples.

Recipe by VirginiaWillis

Published on January 12, 2023

close up on a plate full of bacon wilted kale with apples

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

3 thick-cut peppered bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium chopped Honeycrisp apple
1 teaspoon minced garlic
8 cups torn kale leaves
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon to hot skillet; cook until crisp and fat is rendered, about 3 minutes. Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon drippings from skillet.
Add apple and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and gradually add kale. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drizzle with vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook's Note:

Use Russian or curly kale for this recipe. You will need 2 bunches.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

116	Calories
10g	Fat
5g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 116
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	12%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 14mg	5%
Sodium 416mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Protein 3g
Potassium 88mg	2%

* 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.