November 4th, 2025
Recipes
Sautéed Kale and Pears
Valentina P
- Difficulty
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- Time 20"
Fresh pear makes a refreshing addition to a hearty sauté of kale, bacon, and onions. Reminiscent of the classic pork chops and applesauce duo - this warm side dish is downright cozy. Not to mention the fact that it's a great way to switch up that kale from the usual cold salad. This pairs especially well alongside Pork Tenderloin or rotisserie chicken.
How To MakeDiet Type: Paleo
Shopping List
- 6 cups kale, thick stems removed
- 4 slices bacon
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup salted vegetable or chicken broth (Note 2)
- 1 small pear, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the bacon in a wide frying pan until crisp on both sides. Crumble the bacon into bite-sized pieces and set aside. Reserve the bacon drippings in the pan.
- Step 2: Heat the pan with the bacon drippings over medium-high heat (if you don't have much bacon drippings, then add a little olive oil). Add the sliced onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until softened.
- Step 3: Add the kale and broth to the pan. Stir to combine and cover the pan with a lid. Turn the heat down to medium and cook for 4 to 6 more minutes, or until the kale becomes soft.
- Step 4: Remove the lid from the pan and add the crumbled bacon, pear, thyme, vinegar, and nutmeg. Cook until the pear is fork tender, about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with a generous amount of black pepper.
Recipe Notes
Note 1: Every 1 cup of kale is equal to about 1 large handfuls. Note 2: Salted vegetable or chicken broth may be substituted with salted water if needed.
Nutrition
Fresh pear makes a refreshing addition to a hearty sauté of kale, tempeh bacon, and onions. This warm side dish is downright cozy. Not to mention the fact that it's a great way to switch up that kale from the usual cold salad. This pairs especially well alongside warm brown rice and/or white beans.
How To MakeDiet Type: Plant-based
Shopping List
- 6 cups kale, thick stems removed
- 4 slices tempeh bacon (optional)
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup salted vegetable broth (Note 2)
- 1 small pear, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Step 1: If using, cook the tempeh bacon according to package directions. Crumble the cooked bacon and set it aside.
- Step 2: Heat a wide frying pan with the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until softened.
- Step 3: Add the kale and broth. Stir to combine and cover the pan with a lid. Turn the heat down to medium and cook for 4 to 6 more minutes, or until the kale becomes soft.
- Step 4: Remove the lid from the pan and add the optional tempeh bacon, pear, thyme, vinegar, and nutmeg. Cook until the pear is fork tender, about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with a generous amount of black pepper.
Recipe Notes
Note 1: Every 1 cup of kale is equal to about 1 large handfuls. Note 2: Salted vegetable broth may be substituted with salted water if needed.
Nutrition
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Sautéed Kale and Pears
PT20M 6 cups kale, thick stems removed 4 slices bacon 1/2 onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup salted vegetable or chicken broth (Note 2) 1 small pear, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Gluten Free Paleo Vegan 2 Servings
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