Mustard Greens with Chipotle and Bacon
A savory side dish featuring tender mustard greens seasoned with smoky chipotle peppers and topped with crispy bacon. The greens are first blanched then sautéed with bacon fat and olive oil for maximum flavor.
Ingredients
- •2¾ pounds curly mustard greens
- •4 slices bacon
- •3 tablespoons olive oil
- •1 teaspoon minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo
- •½ teaspoon salt
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Coarsely chop greens, then cook in 2 batches in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, stirring occasionally, until wilted and tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl of cold water to stop cooking. Drain greens in a colander, pressing gently to release excess moisture.
15 min
- 2.
Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, reserving fat in skillet. Add oil, chipotle, greens, and salt to fat and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with bacon.
8 min
