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Mustardy Kale with Bacon

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Sharp mustard adds edginess to the old standby combination of greens and bacon.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    40 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

3 pounds kale, stems and center ribs discarded
5 bacon slices, chopped
1 bunch scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons grainy mustard

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook kale in a large pot of boiling salted water (1 tablespoon salt for 6 quarts water) until just tender, 10 to 13 minutes, then drain.

    Step 2

    Cook bacon in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat until crisp. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper towel to drain. Discard all but 2 tablespoons fat from pan, then cook scallions until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in kale and mustard and cook over medium-low heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until very tender, about 10 minutes. Serve topped with bacon.

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