CHARD WITH BACON-CITRUS SAUCE

Chard with Bacon-Citrus Sauce image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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., 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 : Calories 162 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 655mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.