Chard with Bacon-Citrus Sauce

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Teri Schloessmann, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

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

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Chard with Bacon-Citrus Sauce

Yield:6 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:15 min

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
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Directions

  1. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon. Cut bacon into small pieces.
  2. 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.
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