Kale with Bacon and Cannellini Beans

3 slice(s) uncooked reduced-fat bacon
3 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup(s) (chopped) uncooked onion(s), diced
1 pound(s) uncooked kale, stemmed, roughly chopped
1 cup(s) canned chicken broth, or beef broth
15 oz canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 tsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp sugar, in the raw

Set a large, heavy pot or skillet over medium heat; add bacon and cook to desired crispness. Remove bacon from pot and set aside; leave bacon drippings in pot.
Add garlic and red pepper flakes to bacon drippings; cook, stirring, until garlic becomes fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Add kale; cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to wilt, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add broth; cover and simmer over low heat until kale is just tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add beans; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is almost evaporated, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in salt, vinegar and sugar; sprinkle with crumbled bacon and serve immediately. Yields about 1 1/4 cups per serving.


Serving Size: 4

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MELODIE1978.