Ingredients
3 tbsp. olive oil
⅓ lb. meaty smoked pancetta or bacon, chopped (optional)
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or chopped
2 tbsp. fresh rosemary (a couple of sprigs), leaves stripped and chopped
Salt and pepper
1 can (about 15 oz.) cannellini beans, drained
1 bunch dinosaur (Lacinato) kale, center stems cut off and leaves cut into 1/2-inch-thick ribbons
Freshly ground nutmeg, to taste
1 lemon, juiced (about 1/4 cup)
Preparation
Step 1
In a large skillet, heat the oil, three turns of the pan, over medium to medium-high. Add the pancetta, if using, and cook, stirring often, until the fat begins to render and the pancetta is lightly crispy, about 3 minutes.
Step 2
Add the onion, garlic, and rosemary; season with salt and pepper. Cook until the onion softens, about 5 minutes. Add the beans and cook, stirring often, until heated through, about 1 minute. Add the kale leaves and nutmeg. Stir until the kale wilts, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice; season the salad.
