Pressure Cooker Kale Greens
Pressure Cooker Kale Greens brings tender greens simmered under pressure with smoky turkey bacon, onion, celery, and garlic for deep, savory flavor in minutes. A splash of balsamic balances the richness, while red pepper flakes and hot sauce add gentle heat—perfect alongside roast chicken, weeknight mains, or holiday plates.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook22 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Kale Greens, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 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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- 17
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
- 2
Stir in turkey bacon, onion, celery, and red pepper flakes; cook until the turkey bacon is browned and the onion is translucent, about 8 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the garlic; cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes more.
- 4
Add the kale gradually; cook and stir until just wilted, about 1 minute.
- 5
Stir in the chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, bouillon cubes, sugar, and pepper.
- 6
Cover the pressure cooker with the lid and cook the kale according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes.
- 7
Remove from heat and release pressure using the natural release method.
- 8
Open the pressure cooker carefully; stir in the salt and hot pepper sauce.
- Calories 304.51 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 19.1 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 23.79 g 9%
- Total Fat 15.88 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 3.27 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 47.87 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 5132.55 mg High 223%
- Dietary Fiber 3.91 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 5.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 164.71 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 2.69 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 420.62 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 605.12 mcg Good Source 67%
- Vitamin C 138.43 mg Good Source 154%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Kale Greens is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 27 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Celery, and Chicken Bouillon. Each serving provides about 304.51 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Kale Greens made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Broth. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Kale Greens?
- About 27 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 22 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 304.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Kale Greens easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Kale Greens healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Kale Greens has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 304.51 calories and 19.1 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 5132.55 mg (223% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.27 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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