Curly kale, also known as dinosaur kale or cavalo nero, is a hearty, nutritious, and visually appealing leafy green vegetable that has become increasingly popular in recent years. Its unique texture and slightly bitter flavor make it a versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. When combined with the smoky, salty richness of bacon, curly kale transforms into a culinary delight that is both satisfying and packed with flavor. This article will guide you through the process of selecting the best curly kale and bacon, as well as provide a step-by-step recipe for a delicious and healthy side dish that will elevate your next meal.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
GARLIC BACON KALE RECIPE (HOW TO COOK KALE)
This nutrient packed superfood is sure to impress! With bacon and garlic it smells just as good as it tastes!
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook bacon until crisp over medium heat. Remove bacon and set aside reserving drippings.
- Reduce heat to medium low and cook onion in the drippings until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add kale and garlic stirring until cooked, about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with bacon and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 115 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
KALE WITH BACON
The hearty bacon flavor in this side dish makes you forget that you're eating right. Seasoned with garlic, it's a great way to enjoy vitamin-rich kale. -Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add kale; cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. In the drippings, saute onions and garlic until onion is tender. , Drain the kale; stir into onion mixture. Add the salt, pepper and reserved bacon; heat through.
Nutrition Facts :
CURLY KALE WITH BACON
Categories Vegetable Side Sauté High Fiber Wheat/Gluten-Free Healthy
Yield 4 people
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Soften onions in oil, add garlic and bacon 2. When the bacon is cooked add the kale and stir to coat in juices and to ensure the onion and bacon are evenly distributed throughout the dish 3. Cook until kale is reduced (less than 5 minutes)
QUICK KALE WITH BACON
This is my go-to recipe for kale. I LOVE it as a side dish with pork chops and risotto. This recipe is from an issue of Bon Apetit listed on the Epicurious website.
Provided by smellslikeapickle
Categories Greens
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sauté bacon in large pot over medium heat until crisp and brown. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels and drain. Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings from pot. Add shallots and garlic to drippings. Sauté over medium-high heat until tender, about 2 minutes. Add kale and broth. Cover and cook until kale wilts and is almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Uncover and cook until kale is tender and most of broth has cooked away, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer kale to bowl. Sprinkle with bacon and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.6, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 553, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 12.6
KALE & SMOKY BACON PASTA
Throw together bacon lardons, leafy greens and crunchy pine nuts for this easy, quick pasta recipe - use wholewheat pasta for extra fibre
Provided by Katy Greenwood
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Boil a large pan of water and cook the pasta following pack instructions.
- Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat and cook the lardons for a few mins until golden and a little crisp. Stir in the garlic, red chilli and pine nuts, then cook for 1 min more until the garlic and chilli are softened and the pine nuts just toasted.
- Turn up the heat and add the kale to the pan with a splash of water, cover and cook for 3-4 mins until wilted. Drain the cooked pasta and add to the pan with the cream cheese and lemon juice. Toss together, taste, and season with black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium
CREAMED KALE WITH BACON
Make and share this Creamed Kale With Bacon recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mom.2.Three
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook bacon in frying pan with a little olive oil.
- Add kale and garlic frying pan.
- Stir kale every few minutes until the kale is wilted. Approx 5-10 minute.
- Add cream.
- Stir to warm cream and then add parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.6, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 58.6, Sodium 302.8, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 8.8
KALE WITH GARLIC AND BACON
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
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.
STIR-FRIED CURLY KALE WITH CHILLI & GARLIC
A quick and easy way to give kale a kick - serve with steak, chicken and oriental meals
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Side dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large wok, then add the kale and a couple tbsp water. Season, then stir-fry for 5-8 mins, adding the garlic and chilli for the final 2 mins. When the kale is tender and a vibrant green, remove from the heat and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.06 milligram of sodium
BAKED EGGS WITH KALE, BACON AND CORNBREAD CRUMBS
This Southern riff on bacon and eggs comes together quickly and with just a few ingredients. Using a store-bought corn muffin to make the toasted cornbread crumbs is a quick shortcut that gives this dish its star power. (Try using these crumbs as croutons in a kale Caesar salad, too!) Curly kale, collard greens, Swiss chard or a combination may be used in place of the Tuscan kale. For a vegetarian-friendly version, this recipe can be made without the bacon: Just sauté the garlic, onion and greens in 3 tablespoons olive oil, and add an additional 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Provided by Lidey Heuck
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, weekday, casseroles, vegetables, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the cornbread crumbs on a sheet pan and toss gently with the olive oil. Season lightly with salt, and bake in the prepared oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until toasted. Set aside to cool.
- Strip the kale leaves from the stems and roughly chop the leaves, discarding the stems. Place the leaves in a colander and rinse thoroughly (no need to dry).
- Heat a large 12-inch cast-iron or ovenproof stainless-steel skillet over medium. Add the bacon, if using, and cook, tossing occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes, until browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel and set aside. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the pan, add the onions and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned and tender. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, being careful not to let the garlic scorch.
- Add a large handful of kale to the pan, along with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. As the kale wilts, begin tossing it with tongs and adding more handfuls until all the kale is added. Add the water and vinegar, and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes, tossing often, until the kale is tender. Return the bacon to the pan and toss.
- Use a spoon to create 6 small hollows in the cooked greens. Carefully crack an egg into each, sprinkle each one with salt and pepper and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the egg whites are just set. Sprinkle a handful of cornbread crumbs over the greens and eggs, and serve with additional cornbread crumbs on the side.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender kale leaves for the best flavor and texture.
- Wash the kale thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
- Remove the tough stems from the kale leaves before cooking.
- Cook the kale over medium heat to prevent it from becoming tough.
- Add the bacon to the kale towards the end of the cooking process to prevent it from becoming overcooked.
- Season the kale with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
- Serve the kale immediately as a side dish or main course.
Conclusion:
Curly kale with bacon is a simple but flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The kale is tender and slightly sweet, while the bacon adds a savory and smoky flavor. This dish is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy choice for your family.
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