Fried Kale with Mushrooms and Bacon

Name: Fried Kale with Mushrooms and Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 people
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh kale, chopped; 1 c white mushrooms, sliced; 4 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 Tbsp minced garlic; 2 tsp turmeric, ground; 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp pepper; 2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin; 1 Tbsp butter; 1-2 tsp lemon juice, fresh squeezed

By Kim Biegacki
@pistachyoo

After making fresh creamed spinach, I wanted to try some kale. I love how it has a more delicate flavor than spinach. I thought since I love mushrooms that I would put them in with the kale. Of course, onions & garlic are a must and I had some bacon still in the refrig and I couldn't resist. Love the turmeric with this dish, as I had read that it is very good for you and so I thought I would try it with the kale too. My Dad loved this Kale and looks forward to having it again.

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Rating:

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Serves:

4 people

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

25 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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1 bunch

fresh kale, chopped
1 c

white mushrooms, sliced
4 slice

bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 medium

yellow onion, diced
1 Tbsp

minced garlic
2 tsp

turmeric, ground
2 Tbsp

red wine vinegar
2 tsp

salt
1 tsp

pepper
2 Tbsp

olive oil, extra virgin
1 Tbsp

butter
1-2 tsp

lemon juice, fresh squeezed

How to Make Fried Kale with Mushrooms and Bacon

Step-by-Step

Fry up the bacon and then set aside. Sauté the onions in oil and butter for a few minutes and then add your mushrooms. Let them cook down for 5 minutes and then add your chopped up kale, garlic, vinegar and turmeric. Cover with a lid for about 30 minutes on a medium heat; stirring occasionally.
Give it a stir 2 or 3 times while waiting for kale to cook down. I added a 1/4 cup of water because it seemed too dry in the pan. Crumble your bacon and add to your pan. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
10-27-13--Made this tonight with my recipe for Arizona Dreaming Pork Chops and sauce which I will post here. It pairs well together. ---Arizona Dreaming Pork Chops w/Sauce
Christmas Day -- 12/25/14 --- Made this to go with our Honey Baked Ham, Upside Down Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Fresh Shrimp w/Cocktail sauce, Cranberry sauce and 7-up Biscuits.