Swiss Chard And Bacon Turnovers Recipes

SAUTEED SWISS CHARD WITH BACON

Steps:

• Coat a large saute pan lightly with olive oil and add the diced bacon, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Bring the pan to medium-high heat. When the garlic has turned a lovely golden brown, remove from the pan and discard. At this point the bacon should start to become brown and crispy. Add the Swiss chard stems and the stock and cook until the stock has mostly evaporated. Add the Swiss chard leaves and saute until they are wilted. Season with salt.

SAUTEED SWISS CHARD WITH BACON

Steps:

• Coat a large saute pan lightly with olive oil and add the diced bacon, garlic, and crushed red pepper.
• Bring the pan to medium-high heat. When the garlic has turned a lovely golden brown, remove from the pan and discard.
• At this point the bacon should start to become brown and crispy. Add the Swiss chard stems and the stock and cook until the stock has mostly evaporated.
• Add the Swiss chard leaves and saute until they are wilted. Season with salt and serve.

CHARD WITH BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• Rinse and drain well the chard to remove grit. Cut away stems and discard.
• Fry up bacon slices until crisp. Transfer to paper towel and drain. Let cool, then crumble. Set aside. Reserve bacon fat.
• On medium-high heat in frying pan, add the vinegar and sugar to the bacon fat and bring to boil. Boil for about 30 seconds. Make sure not to burn; reducing heat if necessary.
• Reduce heat to medium, add the chopped chard and sautè 2-3 minutes until slightly wilted but not slimy.
• Add the crumbled bacon. Stir well to coat with the bacon dressing. Transfer to platter and serve warm.