Savory Swiss Chard with Bacon

Swiss chard leaves and stems sauteed with onion and bacon make for a savory side dish that's a delicious alternative to the usual spinach.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 242 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)
• 2 tablespoons white wine (Optional)
• 2 pounds Swiss chard
• 8 thick slices bacon, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Chop chard stems into 1-inch pieces. Tear leaves in half.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant. Stir in bacon; cook until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir Swiss chard stems and leaves into the skillet. Reduce heat and cover skillet. Cook for 5 minutes. Turn chard with tongs to coat with bacon drippings. Cover and cook, turning once, until stems are fork tender, about 10 minutes more.

Step 4

Increase heat to medium; stir white wine and red pepper flakes into the skillet. Cook, uncovered, until moisture evaporates, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.