Kale with Potatoes and Bacon

Preparation info
  • Makes

    6

    Servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Lighter, Quicker, Better: Cooking for the Way We Eat Today

By Richard Sax and Marie Simmons

Published 2000

  • About

This makes a hearty side dish with roasted meats; it’s also suitable as a main dish for a light meal. Notice how just a single slice of bacon imparts a subtle smoky flavor without loading up on fat and calories.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound kale, trimmed, stems removed
  • Salt
  • 1 pound russet (baking) potatoes

Method

  • Heat 2 cups water in a large pot, add kale and a pinch of salt, and boil, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Squeeze the excess liqu