Bacon and Kale Adobo

6 ounces applewood-smoked bacon, finely chopped

1 small onion, finely chopped

3 large garlic cloves, lightly crushed

2 bay leaves

1 pound kale, stems and ribs removed, chopped fine

2 to 3 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce

2 to 3 tbsp. coconut vinegar or 1 to 2 tbsp. cider vinegar

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 Thai or serrano chile, crushed (optional)

Step 1

In a 4- to 5-qt. pan over medium heat, cook bacon, stirring, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Pour bacon and fat through a fine strainer into a bowl. Return 5 tbsp. fat to pan; discard the rest.

Step 2

Add onion, garlic, and bay leaves and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until onion is pale golden, 5 minutes. Toss in kale; cook, stirring, until wilted. Add 1 cup water, half the bacon, 2 tbsp. each soy sauce and coconut vinegar, the pepper, and chile. Simmer, covered, adding water if pan gets dry, until kale is very tender, 60 minutes. Add soy and vinegar to taste. Serve sprinkled with remaining bacon.

Step 3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 243Calories from Fat 70

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g30%

Saturated Fat 6.1g31%
Cholesterol 22mg8%
Sodium 677mg29%
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Protein 7g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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