Wilted Greens in Tomato-Bacon Broth

A hearty dish of mixed greens wilted in a flavorful broth made with crispy bacon, burst tomatoes, and aromatics, finished with a kick of fresh chile and a drizzle of olive oil.

4 servings
40 min

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 small onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 pint Sun Gold or cherry tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp sherry vinegar
  • 2 tsp honey
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • 10 cups mixed greens
  • 1 whole Fresno chile
  • thinly sliced chile rings

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large saucepan over medium-low. Add bacon and cook, stirring often, until brown and crisp around the edges, 5-7 minutes. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to high and add tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes have mostly burst and are lightly charred in spots, about 5 minutes. Mix in vinegar, honey, and 1 1/2 cups water. Season lightly with salt and simmer over low heat to allow flavors to blend, 8-10 minutes.

    25 min

  2. 2.

    Working a handful at a time, add greens, stirring to wilt before adding more, and cook until all greens are wilted and submerged in the broth. Season with more salt; let cool slightly.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Transfer greens to a serving dish. Generously drizzle with oil and scatter chile over.

    5 min