How to Make Braised Kale With Garlic and Bacon

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be homemade.

Add 4 ounces of bacon to a pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat until crispy.

Remove the crispy bacon with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel to absorb excess grease.

Leave the heat on low and add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic to the pan, letting it simmer for about 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.

Add the kale to the pan and stir for about a minute until it becomes bright green and slightly wilted.

Pour in 1 cup of water and let the kale steam for about 6 to 8 minutes.

After steaming, add the reserved bacon back into the pan.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir everything together.

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