Kale with Bacon and Cannellini Beans

Weight Watchers Recipe

Ratings (308)
5PointsPlus Value
Prep time:  10 min
Cook time:  32 min
Serves: 4
A fantastic combination of flavors and textures. Serve as a side dish, use as a pasta topping or enjoy as a room temperature salad.
Ingredients
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  
Instructions
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.