Name: Greens & Grains
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings, about 1 cup each
Ingredients: 6 slices OSCAR MAYER Natural Smoked Uncured Bacon , chopped; 3/4 cup chopped onion s; 1 carrot , chopped; 1 stalk celery , chopped; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper; 1-1/3 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2/3 cup quinoa , uncooked; 2 pkg. (10 oz. each) stemmed kale , coarsely chopped; 2 Tbsp. HEINZ Apple Cider Vinegar

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Cook and stir bacon in Dutch oven or large deep skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in pan. Drain bacon on paper towels.
Add onions, carrots, celery, thyme, bay leaf and pepper to drippings in pan; cook 5 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in broth and quinoa. Add kale; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 20 to 30 min. or until quinoa is tender, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf and thyme stems.
Stir in bacon and vinegar.

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Substitute

Substitute beet or mustard greens for the kale.

Variation

Prepare recipe as directed, using nonstick Dutch oven or large deep skillet, discarding all bacon drippings and wiping pan clean with paper towels before using to cook vegetables, thyme, bay leave and pepper.

Substitute

Prepare using 2 bunches kale, cleaned, stemmed and coarsely chopped.

Servings

6 servings, about 1 cup each

Healthy Living

Generally Nutritious
Diabetes Center

Diabetes Center

Carb Choices: 1-1/2 Carb Choice

Diet Exchange

1 Starch
2 Vegetable
1-1/2 Fat

Nutrition Bonus

Whole grains and a touch of bacon team up with the fresh vegetables to flavor this satisfying side dish. And as a bonus, the leafy kale is high in both vitamins A and C.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 6 servings, about 1 cup each
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories	190

Total fat	7g
Saturated fat	2g
Cholesterol	10mg
Sodium	290mg
Carbohydrate	23g
Dietary fiber	5g
Sugars	4g
Protein	10g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A	220 %DV
Vitamin C	100 %DV
Calcium	15 %DV
Iron	15 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.