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prep time
5 min
cook time
10 min
ready time
15 min
Keto Crispy Bacon and Kale
Looking for an easy side dish to complete your low-carb meal? This crispy bacon and kale cooks up in minutes! Kale is a fabulous way to eat your greens while staying low on the carbohydrates. With a naturally low sugar percentage, you can enjoy this crunchy veggie while getting a flavor and protein boost from crispy bacon! You may enjoy this side dish with the CarbManager Rosemary Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs.
Net Carbs
3.9 g
Fiber
1 g
Total Carbs
4.9 g
Protein
8.9 g
Fats
8.7 g
131 cals
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Ingredients
Bacon
5 medium slice
Kale
3 ounce
Salt
¼ teaspoon
Black Pepper
½ tsp
Recipe Steps
steps 3
15 min
Step 1
Lay the strips of bacon down in a wide pot (a pot will be best for holding the kale later) on high heat. Cook the bacon through until very crispy. Then, set aside to cool.Step 2
Leave the bacon grease in the pot and turn the heat down to a medium-low. Chop your kale if it’s not chopped already, and place it in the pot. Cook the kale down until it’s very wilted and retaining crispy edges - about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.Step 3
Chop the cooled bacon into bits and stir it into the crispy kale. Serve warm with your main dish.
Comments
PropitiousCauliflower904989 12 days ago
The fat definitely needs to be cut at least by half. And the salt, as others commented.
aa 3 months ago
Omg, this was salty. If I make this again I am omitting the salt.
Bat Boss 4 years ago
The bacon makes the Kale palatable. This is extremely quick and easy. I thought this dish was just so-so when it comes to flavor. If you like Kale this dish will probably be a hit, if not, probably not.
WSC87 4 years ago
This was absolutely fantastic. Was going to share with my husband but decided to keep the second portion for my lunch the next day! Definitely on my side salad rotation.
Studdj 4 years ago
so easy to make and great as a side dish to a hot meal
Cheryl 5 years ago
Can I make this with spinach
recipewriter 5 years ago
Yes, but you may wish to add more spinach as you cook since it wilts down so much.
Terri 5 years ago
I am confused as to what 3/4 servings means. Can somebody explain please? Is it 3/4 of what the recipe yields which is three servings? Or is it 3/4 of one serving? Does the pie represent one serving, or the three servings that the recipe yields? I’m so confused!
recipewriter 5 years ago
The pie chart at the top of the recipe will always reflect the macros for 1 serving, unless you adjust it manually. The original recipe posted here makes 2 full servings (no fractions).
Anonymous 5 years ago
Very easy. I actually put garlic powder in and eat as a meal.
Schoolie 5 years ago
Sooooooo good! Bacon greasy crunchy goodness!!!!!
Rob 5 years ago
Is the weight of the bacon given in the recipe raw or cooked? 40 grams would appear to be the cooked weight of 5 strips.
recipewriter 5 years ago
Carb Manager has an automatic function that determines the cooked weight of a product (often what you see in the parenthesis in the ingredient list). You'll have the most accurate results if you follow the weights/amounts listed that are not in the small parenthesis. In this case, it's best to follow listed amount of strips of bacon instead of cooked weight. Hope this helps!
Moorezt711 6 years ago
This was delicious. I added roasted garlic for some more flavor since I pre-made my crispy bacon. Thanks!
kays3272a78 6 years ago
This was yum. I added some cream cheese, just so hubby would eat it. He really enjoyed the kale, which he says he hates. Thank you.
Stells 4 years ago
How much cream cheese?
MrsOkelyJr 6 years ago
Super yummy. Loved the flavours and textures.
Naiils 6 years ago
Delicious, I made this for brunch & crumbled a teaspoon of fried shallots (scallions) on top.
Mtjmorris23 6 years ago
Delicious! And so easy to make.
patharper678edb 6 years ago
Soooo yummy!!!