SWISS CHARD WITH TOMATO AND BACON

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A good old New England tradition. Skillet swiss chard sautéed with bacon and tomato. A hearty side dish to serve with your favorite grilled meat. Bacon or salt pork can be used or omitted to make a vegetarian dish.

Provided by NewEnglandCook

Categories     Chard

Time 40m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bunch swiss chard, washed and rinsed
2 -3 slices bacon, rough chopped
1 onion, sliced
3 -4 garlic cloves, chopped
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
red pepper flakes
2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
4 ounces chicken stock
salt and pepper
balsamic vinegar (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash and rinse chard.
  • Rough chop chard to 2-3 inches.
  • In a large skillet, add olive oil and chopped bacon.
  • Cook bacon till fat has rendered and crisp.
  • Add chard, onion and garlic. Cover.
  • Cook till wilted.
  • Add salt and red pepper flakes.
  • Uncover and as water steams off, add chicken stock, adding more as needed so pan does not burn.
  • Lower heat to medium low. Continue to simmer until chard stalks and onion are tender.
  • Add slices of tomato. Cook for another 3-5 minutes.
  • Dress with balsamic vinegar to taste.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.1, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 458.6, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 5.8, Protein 6.3

Blessing Law
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Ibrahim Abubakar
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Emma Helderlein
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I've never cooked Swiss chard before, but this recipe made it easy. I'll definitely be making it again.


Benny G.
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bacon.


Swaleh Ali
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I'm not a fan of tomatoes, so I used sun-dried tomatoes instead. It was still very good.


MD Eliras
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I served this dish over rice and it was perfect.


Casper Jennings
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I added a few cloves of garlic to this recipe and it really enhanced the flavor.


King Mukadir
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the bacon from this recipe. It was still very delicious.


C DaRosa
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable.


Sanasana jokhio
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


SC gaming
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the bacon and tomatoes, and they didn't even notice the Swiss chard.


Umed Eminov
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover Swiss chard.


MOVIES HOOD4U
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This dish was quick and easy to make, and it was also very delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a healthy and tasty meal.


Michael Mcleod
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I'm not a big fan of Swiss chard, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The tomatoes and bacon really helped to balance out the flavor.


Joy Joy
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The Swiss chard was tender and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor.


Itua Emmanuel
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This Swiss chard recipe with tomato and bacon was a hit! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the dish was easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


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