Side Dish: Kale and Turkey Bacon Gratin

Nutritious, delicious and hearty gratin that can also be made vegetarian without turkey bacon added.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Kale

Health benefits of Kale and Turkey Bacon Gratin

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.

Ingredients

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fat free half-and-half
3 dashes ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/4 lbs chopped kale, thick stems stripped and tough ends removed
1 small onion, chopped
1 1/2 oz turkey bacon, cut into 1" pieces (4 slices)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to broil.

2. In a deep oven-proof skillet, bring a few inches of water to a boil. Add kale and cook over medium-high heat until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and pat dry.

3. Wipe the skillet dry and return to medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until crispy, 4-5 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate.

4. Add onion and garlic to the pan, reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring, until onion is softened, about 7 minutes.

5. Return bacon to the pan and add half-and-half. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.

6. Season with pepper to taste. Add kale and stir to combine.

7. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned.