Spring Greens With Bacon And Hazelnuts

by The Hairy Bikers And Lorraine Pascale: Cooking The Nation'S Favourite Food

Cooking Time : Less Than 10 Mins

Serves 4

Ingredients

2 tbsp rapeseed oil
4 rashers smoked streaky bacon , chopped into 1cm/½in pieces
2 heads of spring greens , leaves separated and rinsed, tough stalks trimmed, roughly chopped and blanched, drained
50g/2oz toasted hazelnut pieces
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Add the chopped bacon and fry for 3-4 minutes, stirring regularly, until the fat has melted and the bacon is crisp and golden-brown.

Add the spring greens to the pan and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, or until wilted and coated in the fat. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the nuts. Serve immediately.