Wilted Greens with Bacon
This is a gluten-free and low carb side dish that everyone will love. A mixture of fresh greens with bacon, garlic and a hint of balsamic vinegar.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 strips of lean bacon cut into small pieces
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 10 ounces of mixed greens rinsed and well drained
- ⅓ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Add the bacon to a large skillet set over medium-high heat and cook until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from from the skillet and drain on a paper-towel lined plate. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon bits for a garnishment. Pour off all the bacon dripping except for 2 tablespoons. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook 1 minute while stirring.
- Add the greens and toss to coat with the bacon drippings. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the greens have just wilted down slightly but remain bright colored. Add the cooked bacon bits, drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the top of the greens and toss to combine.
- Transfer the greens to a serving dish and sprinkle the reserved bacon bits on the top
Notes
The mix includes purple and green kale, mustard, collard, Swiss Chard and spinach.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 240mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
