Braised Kale with Bacon and Cider
Side
Ingredients
2 bacon slices
1 1/4 cups thinly sliced onion
1 (1-pound) bag chopped kale
1/3 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups diced Granny Smith apple (about 10 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Description
This recipe calls for what might appear to be a lot of kale, but it wilts to a manageable amount in the pan. The dish is a suitable side for roast chicken or pork. Also, consider using kale as a stand-in for spinach in other dishes. This low-calorie side dish has about 15 percent of the minimum daily recommended amount of fiber.
Directions
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
Amount per serving
Calories: 75
Calories from fat: 28%
Fat: 2.3g
Saturated fat: 0.8g
Monounsaturated fat: 0.9g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4g
Protein: 2.5g
Carbohydrate: 12.7g
Fiber: 2.1g
Cholesterol: 3mg
Iron: 1mg
Sodium: 255mg
Calcium: 71mg