Side Dish

Creamy Kale with Bacon is for Side Dish.

Creamy Kale with Bacon takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Creamy Kale with Bacon takes 15 minutes to cook.

Creamy Kale with Bacon makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Creamy Kale with Bacon are:

6 strips bacon, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
2 small spring (green) onions, chopped finely
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/2 pounds kale, tough stems removed, leaves rinsed (still damp), coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice or dash of vinegar
Salt and black pepper to taste
Dash of nutmeg

Here is how you make Creamy Kale with Bacon:

In a large saute pan, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels. Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the pan.Return the pan to medium-high heat. Add the butter and when melted, add the onions and garlic, and cook, stirring, until soft, 3 minutes. Add the damp kale and stir. Add chicken stock. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the kale is tender, about 5-7 minutes. Uncover, add cream and lemon juice, and raise heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the kale is very tender. Add the bacon and adjust the seasoning, to taste. Serve hot.Serving Size: 4 servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ENERGYSTREET.

The nutritional information for Creamy Kale with Bacon is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 252.6

• Total Fat: 22.1 g
• Cholesterol: 49.6 mg
• Sodium: 417.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 11.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
• Protein: 7.5 g

The dietary needs meet for Creamy Kale with Bacon is Low Carb