Braised Wilted Chard

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   Throughly clean chard.

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   Remove any bruised areas.

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   Cut the chard in half, separating the stem from the leaf part.

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   Slice the stem & combine with the garlic & onion.

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   Reserve the leaves.

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   In a deep skillet or shallow wide pot, fry the bacon pieces until crispy.

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   Remove the bacon & drain on a paper towel, keeping the bacon grease in the skillet.

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   To the hot grease add the swiss chard stem, garlic, & onion mixture.

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   Saute until tender on medium heat.

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    Add salt & pepper.

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    While the mixture is cooking, tear the leaves into smaller pieces.

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    Feel free to leave the ribs in the leaf mixture.

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    They are quite nutritious & will get tender like the stems.

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    Add the leaves to the top of the stem mixture.

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    Sprinkle with nutmeg & more salt & pepper, if desired.

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    Cover with a lid & cook on medium for 2-3 minutes.

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    Remove lid.

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    Using tongs mix all well.

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    When leaves are wilted & harder ingredients are softened the dish is ready.

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    Just before serving; mix in the bacon pieces & roasted sunflower seeds.

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    Try different types of onions to give the dish some delicious variations!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.