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 oz of bacon to a pan and heat until crispy.

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

Leave the heat low and add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic to the bacon fat in the pan.

Let the garlic simmer for about 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.

Add the curly kale to the pan and stir it into the oil, cooking for about 1 minute until it turns bright green and slightly wilted.

Pour in 1 cup of water and cover the pan.

Let the kale steam for about 6 to 8 minutes until tender.

Add the reserved crispy bacon back into the pan along with salt and pepper to taste.

Stir everything together and serve.

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