Bacon-Wilted Kale with Apples

Sauteed kale is paired with crispy peppered bacon and apple to make a wonderful seasonal side dish for fall.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 116 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 thick-cut peppered bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 medium chopped Honeycrisp apple
• 8 cups torn kale leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon to hot skillet; cook until crisp and fat is rendered, about 3 minutes. Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon drippings from skillet.

Step 2

Add apple and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and gradually add kale. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drizzle with vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.