3535. CURLY KALE sauteed with GARBANZOS and BACON

1 bunch of curly kale, thoroughly washed and stems removed 1 can of garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2-3 slices of bacon, cut into small pieces
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
salt
pepper
fresh lemon juice
olive oil

In a sautoir (a pan with sides that are 2-3 inches high) fry bacon over medium heat until crispy. Pour out most of the bacon fat. Add onion and saute for a few minutes until opaque. Add garlic. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add the garbanzos and cook for another 3 minutes or so. Add kale. It might not fit all at once so add some, cover, mix with tongs, and when it’s reduced a bit add the rest of the kale. Cook until the kale is wilted. Season with salt and pepper and some fresh lemon juice if you like that sorta stuff. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and serve. 


bacon recipe source: The Foodie Teacher (@TheFoodieTeach), February 21, 2013

3574. CHICKPEA SALAD with BACON, COTIJA and ROASTED CHILES

serves four


1/2 pound dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans), soaked overnight in cold salted water at room temperature
1 bay leaf

1 carrot, cut into 3-inch segments 

1 onion, split in half 

1 stalk celery, cut into 3-inch segments, divided 

Kosher salt 

2 poblano or Anaheim chilies 

4 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 

1 shallot, thinly sliced (about 2 tablespoons) 

1 medium clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon) 

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 

2 tablespoons juice from 2 limes, plus 1 extra lime cut into wedges 

1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese 

1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and light green parts only 

1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves 

 

Drain chickpeas and place in a large pot with bay leaf, carrot, onion, and celery. Cover with cold water by 2 inches, season with salt, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until the chickpeas are tender but still hold their shape, about 1 hour. Discard bay leaf, carrot, onion, and celery. Drain and rinse under cold running water until chilled. Let drain in a colander set in the sink.

 

Meanwhile, adjust rack to 4 to 5 inches below broiler and preheat broiler to high. Place chilies on a foil-lined broiler pan and broil, turning occasionally, until completely blackened on all surfaces, about 15 minutes total. Crimp foil to seal around the chilies and set aside for 10 minutes.

 

Meanwhile, cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until completely crisp. Remove from heat and stir in shallots and garlic. Immediately transfer to a large bowl. Add olive oil and 2 tablespoons lime juice and whisk to combine.

 

When chilies are cool enough to handle, peel using your fingers. Discard skin, stems, and seeds and slice flesh into thin strips.

 

When beans are cooked and drained, add to bacon mixture. Add chili strips, cotija, scallions, and cilantro and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with lime wedges, or for better results, store overnight in a covered container in the refrigerator. Salad will keep for up to three days.

 

 

bacon recipe source: J. Kenji López-Alt, Managing Culinary Director, Serious Eats (@seriouseats), October 20, 2014

2739. CHOPPED SALAD with BACON and FRIED GARBANZO BEANS

serves six


3/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 cup canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
4 slices (1/4 pound) bacon
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 small shallot, finely chopped
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, preferably English, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 large head romaine lettuce, trimmed and sliced
1 can (15 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup small feta cheese cubes
6 tablespoons ranch dressing

Heat 6 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add garbanzo beans and fry, stirring often, until crisp and golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and chili powder; set aside.

Carefully discard oil in skillet and wipe clean. Return skillet to medium heat, add bacon, and cook, turning occasionally, until crisp, 7 to 8 minutes; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. When cool enough to handle, crumble into small pieces.

In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, basil, oregano, garlic, shallot, and remaining 6 tablespoons oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper to make a dressing. Add tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, butter beans, and cheese, tossing gently to combine. Transfer to bowls, drizzle ranch dressing over the top, garnish with bacon and garbanzo beans, and serve.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Traci Des Jardins, O, The Oprah Magazine, February 2011

2482. GEMELLI with BROCCOLI RABE, BACON and CHICKPEAS

yields four servings


1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed and coarsely chopped
8 ounces uncooked gemelli pasta
6 slices center-cut bacon
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Add broccoli rabe to pan; cook 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain well. Coarsely chop. Return water to a boil. Add pasta to pan; cook according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl; reserve 3/4 cup pasta water. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in pan; crumble bacon. Increase heat to medium-high. Add garlic and chickpeas to drippings in pan; sauté 2 minutes or until garlic is golden. Stir in broccoli rabe, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; cook 3 minutes or until broccoli rabe is heated. Stir in pasta, 3/4 cup pasta water, and bacon; toss well.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Marge Perry, Cooking Light, September 2010

1440. FUSILLI with SWISS CHARD, GARBANZO BEANS and BACON

yields four main-dish servings


12 ounces whole wheat fusilli or rotini pasta
1 bunch (1-pound) Swiss chard, tough ends trimmed
1 slice bacon, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1 clove garlic, crushed with press
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 can (15- to 19-ounce) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Heat large covered saucepot of water to boiling on high. Add pasta and cook as label directs.

Meanwhile, cut ribs and stems from Swiss chard leaves. Cut ribs and stems into 1-inch pieces; cut leaves into 2-inch pieces. Rinse Swiss chard in large bowl of cold water; swish to remove any dirt. Transfer chard to colander. Do not spin dry.

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon on medium-high until browned, tossing occasionally. With slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Reduce heat to medium. To bacon fat in skillet, add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook 30 seconds, stirring. Add Swiss chard, beans, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook 2 minutes or until chard begins to wilt. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer or until stems are tender-crisp.

Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water. Return pasta to saucepot. Stir in Swiss chard mixture and lemon juice until combined. If mixture seems dry, add reserved pasta cooking water.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Good Housekeeping

710. PASTA with FRESH GARBANZO BEANS, OLIVES and BACON

serves 4


Cooked pasta
About 2 cups fresh garbanzo beans (or frozen peas)
3 - 4 slices bacon
Green onion, chopped
Pitted olives
Plenty of black pepper

Cook and drain the pasta. Steam the garbanzo beans (no need to steam the frozen peas). In a large skillet, cook the bacon til just beginning to crisp. Add the onion and let cook a bit. Add the olive and let warm through. Stir in the steamed garbanzo beans or frozen peas, then the pasta. Season with pepper, toss and serve.


courtesy of: Alanna Kellogg, St. Louis, Missouri / A Veggie Venture

349. ANGEL HAIR PASTA with ROASTED GARLIC and BACON

serves 4


8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
1 16-oz. package frozen vegetable blend (with Italian green beans and garbanzo beans)
1 8-oz. container soft cream cheese with roasted garlic
½ cup white wine
1 teaspoon each, basil and oregano
½ teaspoon garlic
¼ teaspoon white pepper
8 oz. angel hair pasta, cooked and drained
Parmesan cheese

Prepare angel hair pasta according to package directions. Place vegetable blend in microwave safe container. Cover. Microwave vegetables on high power for 6 minutes. Add cream cheese, wine, basil, oregano, garlic and pepper. Microwave on high power 8 to 10 minutes; stirring half way through. Serve over angel hair pasta and top with Parmesan cheese and bacon.


courtesy of: John Morrell & Co., P.O. Box 405020, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45240