Sautéed Kale With Beans & Pancetta

⏱️ 30 min 👥 4 servings 📊 Medium
Italian vegetables - greens
Sautéed Kale With Beans & Pancetta
Nutrition per Serving
372
Calories
14g
Protein
40g
Carbs
18g
Fat

Greens prepared in this rustic manner are delicious served with grilled or roasted meats.

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 Large Bunch Of Kale (See Notes Above), washed, Dried & Sliced
  • 1/2 Cup Diced Onion
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, Peeled & Thinly Sliced
  • 1/3 Cup Diced Pancetta
  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Small Red Hot Chili Pepper, Minced, or Red Pepper Flakes To Taste
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 1 Can White Beans (Cannellini or Garbanzo Beans), Drained & Rinsed

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1In a large pot, heat the oil and...: In a large pot, heat the oil and cook the onions and pancetta until the onions are translucent, and the pancetta is beginning to brown.
  2. 2Add the garlic and chili pepper, and cook...: Add the garlic and chili pepper, and cook for another minute or two.
  3. 3Add the kale and stir well to coat...: Add the kale and stir well to coat with the oil mixture.
  4. 4Cook over medium low heat, stirring often, until...: Cook over medium low heat, stirring often, until the kale is tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  5. 5Season with salt and pepper, and add the...: Season with salt and pepper, and add the beans, and cook until the beans are heated through, about 5 minutes.
  6. 6Serve warm or at room temperature.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Deborah Mele on italianfoodforever.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.