Chard with Bacon-Citrus Sauce

Side Dishes

Chard is a leafy veggie often used in Mediterranean cooking. I dress it with orange juice and bacon, and the family gobbles it up.

Chard with Bacon-Citrus Sauce

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TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

1/2 pound thick-sliced peppered bacon strips
2 pounds rainbow Swiss chard, chopped
1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of drippings. Cut bacon into small pieces.
2. Add chard to drippings; cook and stir just until wilted, 5-6 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; cook 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Top with bacon.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 162 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 655mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.

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