Wilted Swiss Chard

July 2, 2008 Recipes, Vegetables 1 Comment

Who is brave enough to grab a bunch of those bitter-looking greens bunched up in the leafy section of the super market? Who really knows what to do with those things, anyway? I’m not a fan of collard or mustard greens and kale makes me retch. But I’ve really taken a shine to Swiss Chard and its almost-salty flavor. It has a twinge of tangy bitterness, but not enough to overpower a dish. My favorite preparation is with some bacon, red onions, and a splash of white wine.

Ingredients
2 slices thick-cut, natural smoked bacon, diced
1/4 cup red onion, diced
4 tbsp dry white wine
1 bunch red Swiss chard

Method
Wash and dry the chard. Remove stems, then chop roughly into 2-inch pieces. Set aside.

In a large skillet, fry bacon pieces with red onion until bacon is fully cooked and onion is soft and translucent. Add Swiss chard pieces and white wine. Sautee for 2-3 minutes, or until leaves are gently wilted and volume is reduced by about half.

Serve immediately.