Bacon and Onion Swiss Chard Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3/4 lb trimmed swiss chard
3 bacon slices, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup chopped vidalia or other sweet onion
1/4 cup fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Thinly slice chard; coarsely chop leaves. Toss together; set aside.
Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add garlic and onion; cook 2 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
Add 1/2 of chard and all of broth to pan. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes or until chard wilts. Repeat procedure with remaining chard.
Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until chard is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in vinegar, salt, and pepper. Cook until thoroughly heated.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	127.57 Kcal (534 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.59g	15%
Cholesterol	13.86mg	5%
Sodium	546.97mg	23%
Potassium	406.72mg	9%
Total Carbs	5.53g	2%
Sugars	2.15g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.77g	7%
Protein	6.04g	12%
Vitamin C	26.1mg	44%
Iron	2.1mg	12%
Calcium	59.5mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	87.84 Kcal (368 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.6g	15%
Cholesterol	9.54mg	5%
Sodium	376.65mg	23%
Potassium	280.07mg	9%
Total Carbs	3.81g	2%
Sugars	1.48g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.22g	7%
Protein	4.16g	12%
Vitamin C	18mg	44%
Iron	1.4mg	12%
Calcium	41mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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