Roasted Kale with Bacon: A Flavorful Delight

Roasted Kale with Bacon: A Flavorful Delight

25 mins
easy
4 servings

A delicious and healthy roasted kale recipe with crispy bacon. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

KaleRoastedVegetarianWinter

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Large bowl
  • Large pan

Ingredients

  • 500.00 gKale(Remove stems and roughly chop)
  • 30.00 gBacon(Cut into small pieces)
  • 1.00 mediumShallots(Finely chopped)
  • 2.00 tbspOlive Oil(For cooking)
  • 2.00 clovesGarlic(Minced)
  • 1.00 tspSalt(To taste)
  • 0.50 tspBlack Pepper(To taste)
  • 0.25 tspRed Pepper Flakes(Optional, for heat)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Prepare the kale by removing the stems and roughly chopping the leaves.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

In a large bowl, toss the kale with olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Estimated time: 3 minutes

4

In a separate pan, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving the rendered fat.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

5

Add shallots and minced garlic to the pan with the bacon fat and cook until softened.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

6

Add the prepared kale to the pan with the shallots and garlic.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Roast for 12-15 minutes, or until the kale is tender-crisp and slightly browned.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

8

Stir in the crispy bacon before serving.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

9

Serve hot.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes