Name: Red Kale, Bacon and Pea Macaroni recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 bunch red kale discarded stalks leaves cut; 300 g bacon rashers chopped; 200 g frozen peas; 250 g macaroni; 6 garlic cloves; 650 ml chicken stock (liquid); 3 tbs olive oil; 2 tbs white wine; 1 pinch salt and pepper *to taste

by Chillibasil Last updated on 01/14/2021

Kale is a superfood with lots of good nutrition, but a lot of people find the texture is hard to eat. Try this recipe now. It's yummy and tender, and it will change the way you think about kale. - Chillibasil

Ingredients

1 bunch red kale discarded stalks leaves cut
300 g bacon rashers chopped
200 g frozen peas
250 g macaroni
6 garlic cloves
650 ml chicken stock (liquid)
3 tbs olive oil
2 tbs white wine
1 pinch salt and pepper *to taste

Method

Step 1

Heat the oil in a big saucepan with medium heat and cook the bacon until fat has rendered. Add garlic and cook for 3 minutes.
Step 2

Add red kale and white wine, cook until kale starts to reduce. Pour chicken stock in and then add peas, cover with lid, reduce the heat, then simmer for 25 minutes, or until the kale turns tender and has just a little liquid left. Stir occasionally.
Step 3

Meanwhile, cook the macaroni in a big saucepan of boiling water with a little salt and oil, stir occasionally. Once it's cooked, drain and stir in with kale mix.
Step 4

Add salt and pepper to taste.