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Garlicky Kale with Bacon

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  • 2 Large Bunches Kale, ribs and stems discarded, coarsely chopped*
  • 2 Slices Bacon, chopped
  • 3 Slices Turkey Bacon, chopped
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • ¾ Cup Lowfat chicken broth
  • 1 Splash Red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of one lemon for garnishing
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook all the bacon until crisp.
  2. Remove bacon from pot with a slotted spoon, reserving the grease. Then add garlic to the pot and sauté until brown.
  3. Add the kale leaves to the pot and toss until wilted and bright green.
  4. Add the chicken broth and splash of red wine vinegar.
  5. Partially cover and simmer about 7 minutes or until the leaves are tender.
  6. Toss the leaves with the bacon, season with salt and pepper.
  7. Squeeze a lemon wedge over each serving and enjoy!

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Cooking Tips:
*For large kale leaves, roll and then slice.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176.43
Calories From Fat (58%) 102.49
Calories From Protein (15%) 25.97
Calories From Carbs (27%) 47.97
Calories From Alcohol (0%) 0.00
% Daily Value
Total Fat 11.43g 18%
Saturated Fat 3.50g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 3.87g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Trans Fatty Acids 0.00g
Cholesterol 22.26mg 7%
Sodium 476.42mg 20%
Potassium 601.23mg 17%
Carbohydrates 13.58g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.36g 9%
Sugar 0.40g
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g
Net Carbohydrates 11.22g
Protein 7.83g 16%
Vitamin A 17446.22IU 349%
Vitamin C 143.35mg 239%
Calcium 163.22mg 16%
Iron 2.24mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.07IU 1%
Thiamin 0.19mg 12%
Riboflavin 0.17mg 10%
Niacin 2.01mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 19%
Folate 35.46µg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 3%
Pantothenic Acid 0.25mg 3%
Phosphorus 104.88mg 10%
Magnesium 42.32mg 11%
Zinc 1.01mg 7%
Copper 0.36mg 18%
Manganese 0.91mg 46%
Selenium 5.58µg 8%
Alcohol 0.00g
Caffeine 0.00mg
Water 139.78g

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