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Spicy Rainbow Chard with Bacon and Polenta





Total Time
30 mins

For an easy vegetarian version of this hearty main dish, omit the bacon and add a little more olive oil when you sauté the shallot mixture.

Polenta Recipes: Spicy Rainbow Chard with Bacon and Polenta (1212)




 1 cup polenta
 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
 4 slices (6 oz.) thick-cut bacon
 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
 2 large shallots, chopped
 2 garlic cloves, minced
 2 large bunches (1 1/2 lbs. total) rainbow chard, ribs cut into 1/4-in. pieces and leaves roughly chopped
 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. red chile flakes
 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Step 1
1

Cook polenta with salt as package directs.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large frying pan until crisp. Transfer to paper towels.

Step 3
3

Discard fat from pan. Heat oil in same pan over medium heat. Cook shallots, garlic, and chard ribs until softened, 4 minutes. Stir in chard leaves, chile flakes, and 1/3 cup water. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until wilted.

Step 4
4

Stir butter and cheese into polenta and spoon into bowls. Toss chard with vinegar and spoon over polenta. Crumble bacon and sprinkle on top.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 358Calories from Fat 39
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 6.2g31%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 957mg40%
Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Dietary Fiber 4.5g18%
Protein 14g29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.