Balsamic kale with pancetta and chestnut
Background
On the Christmas or Thanksgiving dining table it’s essential to serve several side dishes. This balsamic kale with pancetta and chestnut is not only and easy dish to make, but can be cooked fully or partly, then reheated or finished off 5 minutes before serving.
Ingredients
- 50g pancetta
- 2 big handfuls of curly kale (chopped)
- 2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- Dash of lemon juice
- 75g roasted/cooked chestnuts
- Honey, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the curly kale.
- Heat some olive oil in a large pan and fry the pancetta until crispy. Add the balsamic vinegar and a drizzle of, reduce it to a syrupy consistency. Either turn off the heat and set aside, or carry on cooking.
- 5 minutes before serving, reheat it and add the drained kale, then stir -fry for a couple of minutes, season to taste, and gently sauté under cover until tender.
- Cut the chestnuts in half and add to the kale.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, sweetness/sourness to your liking.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Dinner - Lunch - Quick & Easy - Seasonal - Side - Stir Fry
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Occasions: - Christmas - Dinner Party - Sunday Lunch - Thanksgiving
- Ingredients: - Greens & Salads - Nuts & Seeds - Pork
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Low Carb
- Skill Levels: - Easy
You might also like
Recent Recipes
-
Sausages with Lentil and Kale Stew
This sausage, lentil and kale stew is a simple, hearty...
Recipe by Dinna | -
Apricot and Pistachio Oat Slices
These apricot and pistachio oat slices are a simple homemade...
Recipe by Dinna | -
Bean and Cauliflower Burgers
These bean and cauliflower burgers are a simple, wholesome alternative...
Recipe by Dinna | -
Lentil and Cauliflower Stew with Prawns
This lentil and cauliflower stew with prawns is a hearty...
Recipe by Dinna |
Recent Posts
-
Curly Kale Recipes
Curly kale, often simply called kale, has become one of...
Post by Dinna | -
Black Bean Recipes
Black bean recipes are a cornerstone of Mexican, Latin American,...
Post by Dinna | -
Watermelon Recipes
Watermelon recipes have become a summer favourite around the world....
Post by Dinna | -
Melon Recipes
Melon recipes are synonymous with summer. Sweet, juicy and wonderfully...
Post by Dinna | -
Peach Recipes
Peach recipes are a celebration of summer. With their juicy...
Post by Dinna |
Site Search – use quotes ” ” for an exact phrase match
Like Us On Facebook …





