
Roasted Kale with Bacon: A Flavorful Delight
A delicious and healthy roasted kale recipe with crispy bacon. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
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
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Prepare the kale by removing the stems and roughly chopping the leaves.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
In a large bowl, toss the kale with olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Estimated time: 3 minutes
In a separate pan, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving the rendered fat.
Estimated time: 8 minutes
Add shallots and minced garlic to the pan with the bacon fat and cook until softened.
Estimated time: 3 minutes
Add the prepared kale to the pan with the shallots and garlic.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Roast for 12-15 minutes, or until the kale is tender-crisp and slightly browned.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
Stir in the crispy bacon before serving.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Serve hot.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Enjoy!
Estimated time: 1 minutes