Grilled Kale With Garlic, Chiles And Bacon Recipe

Name: Grilled Kale With Garlic, Chiles And Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound kale, thick stems discarded; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 clove (large) garlic, thinly sliced; 1 (small) fresh red chile, thinly sliced; Salt; Freshly ground pepper; 2 slices (thick) bacon, cut into 1/3-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 lemon, finely grated zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1
In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch the kale until it is just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and lightly squeeze out the excess water. Blot the kale dry and transfer to a bowl. Add the vegetable oil, garlic and chile, season with salt and pepper and toss well to coat.
2
In a skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp, 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
3
Light a grill. Place a 10-inch springform ring (not the bottom) on the grill to contain the kale. Carefully pat the kale inside the ring, pressing down to form an even layer. Grill until lightly charred on the bottom, 3 minutes. With tongs, turn the kale over and grill on the other side for 3 minutes. Alternatively, grill the kale on a perforated grill pan, tossing occasionally.
4
Transfer the kale to a bowl and immediately toss with the bacon, olive oil, lemon zest and lemon juice; season with salt. Serve right away.

246

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound kale, thick stems discarded, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 clove (large) garlic, thinly sliced, 1 (small) fresh red chile, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Grilled Kale With Garlic, Chiles And Bacon falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Kale With Garlic, Chiles And Bacon

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