Kale and Tempeh Bacon Saute
A great way to get your kids to eat their greens! Especially if they love the taste of bacon, without actually eating meat!
Ingredients
- 1 package tempeh bacon (or sub smoked tofu)
- 1 large bunch green kale, stems separated and chopped, leaves torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated on a fine microplane grater
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dried chili flakes to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a sauté pan on medium heat. Fry tempeh bacon until caramelized on both sides, about 4 min per side and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to pan, sauté onion and kale stems until softened and onion is translucent, about five to seven minutes. Add kale leaves, garlic, salt and chili flakes and saute until kale leaves wilted and glossy.
- Toss with chopped tempeh bacon, adjust seasoning if necessary and serve.