Braised Kale, Bacon and Egg on Toast Recipe
- PREP 10min
- COOK 40min
- TOTAL 50min
Kale is braised for about 30 minutes with bacon, chicken stock, onion and garlic — making it rich, hearty and full of flavor. Then we pile it onto a thick piece of toast and top with egg. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
You Will Need
Braised Kale
1 bunch kale (about 1/2 pound)
2 strips thick-cut bacon
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 to 4 cups chicken or stock
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
Juice of 1 lemon
Toasts
1 tablespoon butter or extra-virgin olive oil
4 large eggs
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
4 thick slices country bread, toasted
Fresh herbs such as chives or parsley, chopped for serving
Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Romano
Directions
Prepare Kale
Add bacon slices to a large pan with lid (or Dutch oven) over medium-low heat and cook until crisp. Remove bacon and reserve for serving.
Meanwhile, prepare the kale by removing and discarding the thick ribs and stems. Stack leaves and slice into 1/4-inch ribbons. Rinse thoroughly.
Drain excess bacon fat from pan then add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the diced onions. Cook until the onions soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the kale to the pan and stir until the kale is wilted.
Pour in enough chicken stock to cover the kale by 1/2-inch. Bring to a low simmer, cover and continue to cook until the kale is tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the kale and season with salt and pepper.
Make Toasts
In a non-stick skillet, fry eggs in a little olive oil or melted butter until the whites are set and the yolks still runny.
Add toasted bread to a plate and top with a generous spoonful of braised kale. Finish with a fried egg, crumbled bacon pieces, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh herbs and grated cheese on top.
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- Nutrition Facts: The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. We have used the USDA Supertracker recipe calculator to calculate approximate values.
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