Pressure Cooker Kale Greens
Description
A pressure cooker makes quick and easy work of this tender kale stewed with turkey bacon, onions, celery, and garlic for a versatile side dish.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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6 ounces turkey bacon, diced
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1 onion, chopped
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3 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 pound kale, cut into 1-inch pieces
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2 (16 ounce) cartons chicken broth
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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3 cubes chicken bouillon
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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salt to taste
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1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste
Directions
1
Heat olive oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Stir in turkey bacon, onion, celery, and red pepper flakes; cook until turkey bacon is browned and onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes more. Add kale gradually; cook and stir until just wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, bouillon cubes, sugar, and pepper.
2
Cover pressure cooker with lid and cook kale according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and release pressure through natural release method. Open the pressure cooker carefully; stir in salt and hot pepper sauce.