Kale Sauté with Peppered Bacon and Apples
Kale Sauté with Peppered Bacon and Apples balances smoky, peppered bacon with sweet-tart Honeycrisp pieces for a lively contrast in every bite. Tender, wilted kale is brightened with a splash of cider vinegar, creating a glossy, well-seasoned side that feels both hearty and fresh. It’s an excellent fall accompaniment for roast chicken, pork chops, or a cozy weeknight dinner.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kale Sauté with Peppered Bacon and Apples, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 33 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 88
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon to the hot skillet; cook until crisp and the fat has rendered, about 3 minutes. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings from the skillet.
- 2
Add the apple and cook, stirring now and then, until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and gradually add the kale. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes. Drizzle with the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 290.44 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 19.05 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 39.33 g 14%
- Total Fat 9.19 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 3.0 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.07 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 508.48 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 8.89 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 6.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 336.71 mg Good Source 26%
- Iron 4.99 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 77.2 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 1432.38 mcg Good Source 159%
- Vitamin C 342.6 mg Good Source 381%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Kale Sauté with Peppered Bacon and Apples is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Honeycrisp Apple, and Kale. Each serving provides about 290.44 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kale Sauté with Peppered Bacon and Apples made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Honeycrisp Apple, Kale, Minced Garlic. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kale Sauté with Peppered Bacon and Apples?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 290.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kale Sauté with Peppered Bacon and Apples easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Kale Sauté with Peppered Bacon and Apples healthy?
- Kale Sauté with Peppered Bacon and Apples has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 290.44 calories and 19.05 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 508.48 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.0 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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