Pan-Fried Swiss Chard with Bacon and Garlic Scapes

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Servings: Prep Time: 10 Cook Time: 20

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Wash the Swiss chard thoroughly under running water. Remove the stems and slice the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cool enough, crumble the bacon into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Leaving 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet, add the olive oil and garlic scapes. Sauté the garlic scapes over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add the Swiss chard to the skillet. Sauté for approximately 5-7 minutes until wilted and tender. Stir frequently to ensure even cooking.
  5. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the Swiss chard, stir well, and let it cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  6. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using, according to taste.
  7. Add the crumbled bacon to the skillet and toss everything together. Cook for an additional minute to let the flavors meld together.
  8. Serve the pan-fried Swiss chard warm as a side dish or as a delicious bed for a protein of choice.

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Recipe By:

Chef AI

Pan-Fried Swiss Chard with Bacon and Garlic Scapes

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch of fresh Swiss chard
  • 4 slices of bacon
  • 6 garlic scapes, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)

Directions

  1. Wash the Swiss chard thoroughly under running water. Remove the stems and slice the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cool enough, crumble the bacon into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Leaving 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet, add the olive oil and garlic scapes. Sauté the garlic scapes over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add the Swiss chard to the skillet. Sauté for approximately 5-7 minutes until wilted and tender. Stir frequently to ensure even cooking.
  5. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the Swiss chard, stir well, and let it cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  6. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using, according to taste.
  7. Add the crumbled bacon to the skillet and toss everything together. Cook for an additional minute to let the flavors meld together.
  8. Serve the pan-fried Swiss chard warm as a side dish or as a delicious bed for a protein of choice.