This Sautéed Kale with Bacon, Onions and Garlic recipe is my take on the classic Southern combo of greens and bacon, only made with nutritious and delicious kale.
Even the kale haters might change their mind after trying this recipe!
In my opinion, this recipes makes the perfect easy side dish, especially in the summer when the kale is in peak season! Yum! Enjoy!
Sautéed Kale with Bacon, Onions & Garlic
Ingredients:
- 2 tbs. olive oil
- 1 1/2 large yellow or white onions, roughly chopped
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 heads garlic, diced
- 3 bunches (approximately 3 lbs.) fresh kale, stems removed, roughly chopped
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions:
- In a very large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat.
- Add the sliced onions, bacon, and garlic.
- Cook, stirring often, until all are very tender with no color, about 10 minutes.
- Add the kale (if you’re using a smaller skillet, you’ll need to do this in batches) and increase heat to medium.
- Cook, periodically turning the leaves over with tongs, until tender, about 10 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Note: you definitely want to enjoy this warm! If the kale cools to much the texture turns a little rubbery.
Note: keep olive oil handy. You may need to add a splash more to the pan depending on how much fat the bacon renders.