Grilled Kale with Garlic, Chiles and Bacon

Name: Grilled Kale with Garlic, Chiles and Bacon
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 35
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 slices (thick) bacon, cut into 1/3-inch pieces; 1 clove (large) garlic, thinly sliced; 454 grams kale, thick stems discarded; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 lemon, finely grated zest; 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 35 servings Freshly ground pepper; 1 small (small) fresh red chile, thinly sliced; 35 servings Salt; 2 Tbsps vegetable oil

You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Grilled Kale with Garlic, Chiles and Bacon a try. One serving contains 23 calories, 1g of protein, and 2g of fat. This recipe serves 35. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 35 minutes. Head to the store and pick up bacon, salt, lemon juice, and a few other things to make it today. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and whole 30 diet.

Instructions

In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch the kale until it is just tender, about 3 minutes.

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Drain and lightly squeeze out the excess water. Blot the kale dry and transfer to a bowl.

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Kale

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Add the vegetable oil, garlic and chile, season with salt and pepper and toss well to coat.

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In a skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp, 5 minutes.

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Drain on paper towels.

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Light a grill.

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Place a 10-inch springform ring (not the bottom) on the grill to contain the kale. Carefully pat the kale inside the ring, pressing down to form an even layer. Grill until lightly charred on the bottom, 3 minutes. With tongs, turn the kale over and grill on the other side for 3 minutes. Alternatively, grill the kale on a perforated grill pan, tossing occasionally.

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