Vegetable Bacon Saute Recipes

SAUTéED CABBAGE WITH LEEKS AND BACON

Steps:

• Cut the cabbage in half and place cut-side down. Slice into 1/2-inch thick slices, discard hard core pieces.
• Slice off the stem end and the dark green end of the leek and discard (or save for another use). Slice down the entire length of the leek cylinder to cut it in half and expose the center. Cut each half crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Place the sliced leek in a salad spinner, rinse well with cold water, and spin. Repeat this process, if needed. Alternately, transfer the sliced leek to a bowl of cold water and use your hands to move it around and dislodge and dirt. Drain well in a colander.
• Melt the butter with the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large braiser over MEDIUM-HIGH heat. Add the cabbage, leeks, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and sauté for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and begins to brown. Tear the bacon into pieces and add it to the pot.
• Serve immediately.

GREEN BEAN AND BACON SAUTE

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a large skillet set over medium-high heat until crisp. Use a slotted spoon to remove bacon pieces and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off excess grease from the skillet, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pan.
• Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the bacon grease and cook over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add green beans and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until beans are tender but still a little crunchy, about 10 minutes. Return bacon to the pan and toss with the beans before serving.

CARROT AND KALE VEGETABLE SAUTE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings., Add carrots and squash to drippings; cook, covered over medium heat 5 minutes. Add poblano pepper and onion; cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in seasonings. Add tomatoes and kale; cook, covered, until kale is wilted, 2-3 minutes. Top with bacon.

SAUTéED KALE WITH ONION AND BACON

Steps:

• Stack a few kale leaves and roll them lengthwise into a cigar shape. Cut the leaves crosswise into 1/4 inch wide strips with a sharp knife. Repeat with the remaining kale leaves. (See note.)
• Heat the olive oil in a wide 6 to 8 quart pot over moderate heat. Add the bacon, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned but still soft, then use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Pour off and discard all but 3 tablespoons of oil and fat from the pot, and then add the onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes, and cook over low heat, stirring, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the kale, bacon, and smoked paprika to the pot, and cook, turning with tongs, until the kale is wilted and bright green, about 1 minute. Add the stock or water and simmer, partially covered, until the leaves are just tender, 6 to 10 minutes. Add the vinegar, and toss to combine; taste for seasonings, and add salt, pepper, or more vinegar as desired.