Cheesy Bacon & Kale Potato Skins

INGREDIENTS

slices bacon

medium russet potatoes

2 tbsp

oil, divided

1 tbsp

butter

5 oz

kale

3/4 cup

almonds or pine nuts

1 handful

basil leaves or other herbs (optional - see notes)

1 cup

cooked chickpeas (optional - see notes)

1/4 cup

olive oil

1/4 cup

shredded Parmesan cheese

2 cloves

garlic

1/2 tsp

salt

1 cup

any kind of shredded cheese - I used Chihuahua cheese