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Sautéed Swiss Chard with Pancetta





Yields
Serves 8



Total Time
25 mins

Inspired by a dish from the Kitchen restaurant in Boulder, Colorado, this quick recipe incorporates pancetta--which, like other cured meats, is a classic partner for chard. Fresh chiles add a spicy bite.

Sautéed Swiss Chard with Pancetta




Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Randy Mon
 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
 1/2 cup (2 oz.) chopped pancetta
 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
 2 fresh red chiles such as Fresno or jalapeño, finely chopped
 2 pounds Swiss chard, leaves whole, stems and ribs removed and chopped
 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook pancetta, stirring, until crispy, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, chiles, and chard stems and ribs and cook until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add chard leaves and pepper, cover pot, and cook until wilted, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories102
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.7g12%

Saturated Fat 2.3g12%
Cholesterol 4mg2%
Sodium 320mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 5.2g2%

Dietary Fiber 1.9g7%
Protein 3.2g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.